CVE-2016-6079

Name: CVE-2016-6079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T19:59:00.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges. IBM APARs: IV88658, IV87981, IV88419, IV87640, IV88053.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges. IBM APARs: IV88658, IV87981, IV88419, IV87640, IV88053.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.48%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.3
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.10
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.11
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.12
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.13
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.5
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.6
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.7
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.8
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.6
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.70
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.50
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.51
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.52
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.60
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.70
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.80
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.10
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.21
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.22
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.23
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.30
Ibm	Vios	2.2.5.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.5.10

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/lquerylv_advisory.ascMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94090
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037256
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40710/
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/lquerylv_advisory.ascMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94090
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037256
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40710/

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6079?

How severe is CVE-2016-6079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6079?

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Source: NVD / NIST