CVE-2018-1383

9.1 CRITICAL 3% exploit odds Fix listed Other OS & kernel

What it is

A software logic bug creates a vulnerability in an AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 daemon which could allow a user with root privileges on one system, to obtain root access on another machine. IBM X-force ID: 138117.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2018-02-13 20:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:51 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.1 CRITICAL (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2018-02-13 20:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:51 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

IBM Aix 6.1
IBM Aix 6.1.1
IBM Aix 6.1.2
IBM Aix 6.1.3
IBM Aix 6.1.4
IBM Aix 6.1.5
IBM Aix 6.1.6
IBM Aix 6.1.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 9.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record