VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-8972

CVSS score7.8 HIGH

EPSS probability1.38%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2017-02-15

Last modified2026-06-17

Description

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.