#VU6714 Remote code execution in IBM AIX - CVE-2017-3514

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6714

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3514

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM AIX
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unknown error related to the Java SE AWT component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM AIX: 5.3 - 7.2

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External links
https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_apr2017_advisory.asc

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.