# CVE-2012-2200: The default configuration of sendmail in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, allows local users to gain privileges by enterin

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-06-27 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The default configuration of sendmail in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, allows local users to gain privileges by entering a command in a .forward file in a home directory.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027207
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22965
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22963
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sendmail1_advisory.asc
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76466
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22964
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22966

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