How severe is CVE-2014-3977?

CVE-2014-3977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3977?

CVE-2014-3977 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3977?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-3977 published?

CVE-2014-3977 was published on 2014-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3977

CVE-2014-3977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ibm Vios
Published: 2014-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libodm.a in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-2179.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3977?: libodm.a in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-2179.
How severe is CVE-2014-3977?: CVE-2014-3977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3977?: CVE-2014-3977 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3977 published?: CVE-2014-3977 was published on 2014-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.4:fp-25_sp-02:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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