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CVE-2014-2591
Untrusted search path vulnerability in BMC Patrol for AIX 3.9.00 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted library, related to…
Medium6.9EPSS 1.3%
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Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in BMC Patrol for AIX 3.9.00 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted library, related to an incorrect RPATH setting.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 2.0 | Medium6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 1.3% · top 29% of all CVEs (4 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Medium 6.9.
Weakness
- n/a
Affected products
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- affected n/a
References (2)
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-2591/ (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- 20140414 CVE-2014-2591 - SetUID/SetGID Programs Allow Privilege Escalation Via Insecure RPATH in BMC Patrol for AIX (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISCx_transferred
Sources
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- CIRCL Vulnerability-Lookup (opens in a new tab)
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