CVE-2025-36244

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1, when configured to use Kerberos network authentication, could allow a local user to write to files on the system with root privileges due to improper initialization of critical variables.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-454 CWE-454

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	vios	All
ibm	vios	All
ibm	aix	All
ibm	aix	All
ibm	aix	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7245092

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36244? +

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1, when configured to use Kerberos network authentication, could allow a local user to write to files on the system with root privileges due to improper initialization of critical variables. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-36244? +

CVE-2025-36244 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36244? +

CVE-2025-36244 affects products from ibm, specifically: aix, vios. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-36244? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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