Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy IBM AIX issue where the uucp/uux behavior can trust the wrong program path. A local user may be able to run a malicious replacement program and gain higher privileges. The risk is mainly to old AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 systems that still have uucp installed or enabled. Exposure is most likely on legacy IBM AIX 5.2.0 or 5.3.0 hosts, especially multi-user systems where local shell access exists. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain old AIX installations or inherited uucp/uux operational dependencies. Treat this as a legacy risk management item unless affected AIX hosts are still business-critical or shared by many users. If old AIX systems remain in production, prioritize verification because local privilege escalation can undermine host controls after any account compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM AIX 5.2.0 or 5.3.0 systems still in service.; Review IBM APARs IY88614 and IY88565 for vendor correction guidance.; Check IBM security efix guidance for applicable legacy fixes..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- aix-uucp-privilege-escalation(29156)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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