How severe is CVE-2022-41290?

CVE-2022-41290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41290?

CVE-2022-41290 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41290?

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-2022-41290 published?

CVE-2022-41290 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41290

CVE-2022-41290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ibm Vios
Published: 2022-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the rm_rlcache_file command to obtain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 236690.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41290?: IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the rm_rlcache_file command to obtain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 236690.
How severe is CVE-2022-41290?: CVE-2022-41290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41290?: CVE-2022-41290 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41290?: 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-2022-41290 published?: CVE-2022-41290 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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