CVE-2012-2200 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 27 Jun 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting default sendmail configuration in IBM AIX via .forward files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-2200?

CVE-2012-2200 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 27 Jun 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of sendmail in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, allows local users to gain privileges by entering a command in a .forward file in a home directory.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2200?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Aix, Ibm Vios.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2200?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2200 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-2200 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2200 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-46q5-4w2h-f55p.