CVE-2016-8972 json
IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client.
published 2017-02-15 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-9797
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client. IBM APARs: IV91006, IV91007, IV91008, IV91010, IV91011.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-40950)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-40950 IBM AIX 6.1/7.1/7.2 - 'Bellmail' Local Privilege Escalation local, 2016-12-22
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- IBM Corporation AIX
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
-
aix.software.ibm.com
/aix/efixes/security/bellmail_advisory.asc
mitigation, patch, vendor-advisory
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/40950/
exploit
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1037480
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/94979
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-8972
- NVD CVE-2016-8972
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