CVE-2018-1655

Name: CVE-2018-1655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-22T14:29:00.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1655 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 contains a vulnerability in the rmsock command that may be used to expose kernel memory. IBM X-Force ID: 144748.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 contains a vulnerability in the rmsock command that may be used to expose kernel memory. IBM X-Force ID: 144748.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.3
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/rmsock_advisory2.ascThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104542Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041166Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144748VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/rmsock_advisory2.ascThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104542Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041166Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144748VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1655?

IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 contains a vulnerability in the rmsock command that may be used to expose kernel memory. IBM X-Force ID: 144748.

How severe is CVE-2018-1655?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1655 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1655?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1655?

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Source: NVD / NIST