CVE-2012-4833 json
fuser in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly restrict the -k option, which allows local users to kill arbi…
published 2012-10-01 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-4758
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 32%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
fuser in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly restrict the -k option, which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes via a crafted command line.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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aix.software.ibm.com
/aix/efixes/security/fuser_advisory.asc
patch, vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28756
vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28754
vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28151
vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28749
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/78907
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/50708
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/55726
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1027586
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-4833
- NVD CVE-2012-4833
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