How severe is CVE-2015-4948?

CVE-2015-4948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4948?

CVE-2015-4948 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4948?

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

When was CVE-2015-4948 published?

CVE-2015-4948 was published on 2015-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4948

CVE-2015-4948 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Vios
Published: 2015-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

netstat in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.x, when a fibre channel adapter is used, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4948?: netstat in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.x, when a fibre channel adapter is used, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-4948?: CVE-2015-4948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4948?: CVE-2015-4948 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4948 published?: CVE-2015-4948 was published on 2015-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:vios:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:vios:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:vios:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:vios:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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