CVE-2005-2236

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in the paginit command in IBM AIX 5.3, and possibly other versions, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format strings in command line arguments.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 70.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 12, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014132
cve@mitrehttp://www.caughq.org/advisories/CAU-2005-0003.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13911
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1014132
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.caughq.org/advisories/CAU-2005-0003.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13911

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1046✓ verified
First seen Jun 14, 2005
AIX 5.2 - 'paginit' Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2236?

CVE-2005-2236 is a none vulnerability published on July 12, 2005. Format string vulnerability in the paginit command in IBM AIX 5.3, and possibly other versions, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format strings in command line arguments.

When was CVE-2005-2236 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2236 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 12, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-2236 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2236 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 70.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2236?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2236, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-2236

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