CVE-2025-36251
AIX Command Execution
9.6CVSSCRITICAL
Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls. This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56347.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
Timeline
Published
Nov 13, 2025
Last Updated
Nov 19, 2025
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