CVE-2025-36251

Critical

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls. This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56347.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.6
Exploit probability—
ProductIbm Vios
PublishedNov 13, 2025
First seenNov 13, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-114CWE-114

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ibm vios3.1.0, 4.1.0—
ibm aix7.2, 7.3—

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