Security readout for executives and security teams
This affects IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition on AIX. Some Java binaries use unsafe absolute RPATHs, which can let a local user influence loaded code and potentially gain higher privileges. The issue is serious for shared AIX servers, build hosts, or systems where untrusted users have local access. Exposure is most likely on AIX systems running affected IBM SDK Java 7, 7R1, or 8 packages, especially multi-user systems or environments where local shell access is broadly granted. Treat this as high priority where AIX servers allow local user access or host sensitive workloads. Internet exposure is not the driver; the business risk is local privilege escalation on systems that may support critical enterprise applications. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory guidance for the fixed SDK levels for AIX.; Update affected IBM SDK Java 7, 7R1, and 8 installations per IBM guidance.; Prioritize shared AIX systems and hosts with untrusted local users..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:L/A:H/C:H/UI:N/PR:N/AV:L/S:U/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
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CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:L/A:H/C:H/UI:N/PR:N/AV:L/S:U/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.55.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:L/A:H/C:H/UI:N/PR:N/AV:L/S:U/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-java-cve20194473-priv-escalation (163984)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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