CVE-2010-0961: Buffer overflow in qoslist in bos.net.tcp.server in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1 allows local users to gain pri...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-0961 is a local privilege escalation issue in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1. A user who already has local access may be able to gain higher privileges through a buffer overflow in qoslist. Public source details are limited, so urgency depends on whether those legacy platforms are still present. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM AIX 6.1 or VIOS 2.1 environments, especially systems with local shell users, shared administration, or hosted workloads. Organizations without these platforms are unlikely to be exposed based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform privilege risk. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but on affected AIX or VIOS systems it could let an existing local user take broader control. Confirm whether these platforms remain in service and patch through IBM guidance. Mitigation focus: Check IBM's qoslist advisory and listed APARs for the applicable fix level.; Apply IBM-provided efixes or maintenance updates for affected AIX or VIOS systems.; Reduce local login access on affected hosts to trusted administrators only..

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Jun 28, 2026, 09:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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