CVE-2025-36251
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CVE-2025-36251 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls. This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56347.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls. This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56347.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | 3.1.0 |
| Ibm | Vios | 4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Aix | 7.2 |
| Ibm | Aix | 7.3 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7251173Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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