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CVE-2025-36096

IBM Vios vulnerability

9.0 CRITICALEPSS 0.30%
  1. Published13 Nov 2025

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 stores NIM private keys used in NIM environments in an insecure way which is susceptible to unauthorized access by an attacker using man in the middle techniques.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

IBM Vios3.1.0 · 4.1.0
IBM Aix7.2 · 7.3

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-36096 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-36096 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.30%.

How severe is CVE-2025-36096?

CVE-2025-36096 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-36096?

Affected products include IBM Vios, IBM Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36096?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.