IBM AIX/VIOS Perl path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AIX and VIOS. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Perl. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-33112. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM AIX and VIOS (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component Perl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-23. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM AIX 7.3 and IBM VIOS 4.1.1 Perl implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of pathname input.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-33112 since 04/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-17693). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 🔍
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07/25/2025 +45 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-33112 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-33112
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-311913
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2025 19:04
Updated: 07/25/2025 21:02
Changes: 06/10/2025 19:04 (63), 06/12/2025 13:29 (1), 07/25/2025 21:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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