CVE-2018-1655
MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1655 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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
CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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?
CVE-2018-1655 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). 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.
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