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Publication date: 2025-11-13

Last updated on: 2025-11-19

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) 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-2024-56346.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-11-13

Last Modified

2025-11-19

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-11-13

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-36250

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	vios	3.1.0
ibm	vios	4.1.0
ibm	aix	7.2
ibm	aix	7.3

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-114	Executing commands or loading libraries from an untrusted source or in an untrusted environment can cause an application to execute malicious commands (and payloads) on behalf of an attacker.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3, and IBM VIOS 3.1 and 4.1 NIM server service (nimesis). It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls in the NIM server. This means an attacker can run any commands they choose on the affected system without authorization.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can have a severe impact as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with no privileges required and no user interaction needed. This can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing attackers to take full control.

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