CVE-2011-1375

IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 - Denial of Service via wpar_limits_config and wpar_limits_modify System Calls

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 does not restrict the wpar_limits_config and wpar_limits_modify system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted call.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Various Sources vendor-advisory x_refsource_aixapar
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV10227
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71211
Various Sources vendor-advisory x_refsource_aixapar
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV10229

Scores

EPSS 0.0036
EPSS Percentile 28.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-264
Status published
Products (2)
ibm/aix 6.1
ibm/aix 7.1
Published Nov 11, 2011
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026