CVE-2025-36251
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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 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.
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Published
2025-11-13
Last Modified
2025-11-19
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-13
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-36251
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ibm vios 3.1.0
ibm vios 4.1.0
ibm aix 7.2
ibm aix 7.3
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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, 7.3, and IBM VIOS 3.1 and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls in the service. This vulnerability expands on previously addressed issues in CVE-2024-56347.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could remotely execute arbitrary commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or disruption of services.

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