CVE-2015-5005 Privilege escalation in n/a
Authenticated users can escalate privileges to root via the cluster-wide password-change list in IBM PowerHA SystemMirror on AIX.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-5005?
CVE-2015-5005 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CSPOC in IBM PowerHA SystemMirror on AIX 6.1 and 7.1 allows remote authenticated users to perform an "su root" action by leveraging presence on the cluster-wide password-change list.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5005?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Powerha System Mirror.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5005 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5005 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79r7-8f9g-px2f.