CVE-2016-6079
CVE-2016-6079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Ibm Aix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges. IBM APARs: IV88658, IV87981, IV88419, IV87640, IV88053.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6079?
- IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges. IBM APARs: IV88658, IV87981, IV88419, IV87640, IV88053.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6079?
- CVE-2016-6079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-6079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6079?
- CVE-2016-6079 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6079?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-6079 published?
- CVE-2016-6079 was published on 2017-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/lquerylv_advisory.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94090
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037256
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40710/
Affected products (43)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:2.2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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