CVE-2018-1383 Privilege escalation in AIX

Critical 9.1 Published 13 Feb 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A logic bug in an AIX daemon allows a root user on one system to gain root access on another machine.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1383?

CVE-2018-1383 is a critical vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 13 Feb 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A software logic bug creates a vulnerability in an AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 daemon which could allow a user with root privileges on one system, to obtain root access on another machine. IBM X-force ID: 138117.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1383?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1383?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1383 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1383 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1383 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-rf57-qx84-ccpf.