Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in Hitachi Disk Array Driver for AIX and Hitachi Disk…
CVE-2026-82715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Disk Array Driver for AIX from Hitachi, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. The record lists version 01-23-/A as the first without the flaw, so updating Hitachi Disk Array Driver for AIX to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Hitachi Disk Array Driver for AIX to 01-23-/A or a later version.
- Update Hitachi Disk Array Driver for Virtual I/O Server to 01-23-/A or a later version.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi | Hitachi Disk Array Driver for AIX | 01-00 up to, but not including, 01-23-/A | 01-23-/A |
| Hitachi | Hitachi Disk Array Driver for Virtual I/O Server | 01-04 up to, but not including, 01-23-/A | 01-23-/A |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (hitachi.co.jp).
Official description
Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in Hitachi Disk Array Driver for AIX and Hitachi Disk Array Driver for Virtual I/O Server. This issue affects Hitachi Disk Array Driver for AIX: from 01-00 before 01-23-/A; Hitachi Disk Array Driver for Virtual I/O Server: from 01-04 before 01-23-/A.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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