Ibm · Ibm Aix · CVE-2016-8972
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
IBM AIX versions 6.1 through 7.2
**Description**
The issue allows a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client.
**Recommendations**
For IBM AIX versions 6.1 through 7.2, apply the fixes according to IBM APARs: IV91006, IV91007, IV91008, IV91010, IV91011 to resolve the issue.