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CVE-2025-36250 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting the IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1 and 4.1 Network Installation Management (NIM) server service, nimesis (formerly NIM master). According to the provided content, the flaw is caused by improper process controls and could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The content further states that this issue addresses additional attack vectors related to a previously addressed vulnerability, CVE-2024-56346. Supporting reporting also characterizes the issue as CVSS 10.0 and notes risk of NIM private key exposure and directory traversal, but the specific vulnerable function, request path, or code path is not provided in the available material.
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A vulnerability in IBM AIX. Details not specified in the content, but it is listed as a serious security flaw for the week.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in IBM AIX, rated CVSS 10.0, that can expose NIM private keys and poses directory traversal risk.
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