IBM AIX 7.3 TL1
IBM AIX 7.3 TL1
The IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 reached end of service life on Dec 31, 2025 — IBM no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- ibm-aix
- release
- 7.3.1
- product Label
- IBM AIX
- release Label
- 7.3 TL1
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 7.3.1
- release Date
- 2022-12-31
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/ibm-aix
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Dec 31, 2025
- Last OEM Support
- Dec 31, 2025
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for IBM AIX 7.3 TL1?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 still supported?
IBM ended support for the IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 on Dec 31, 2025 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 end of service life (EOSL) date?
IBM lists the end of service life for the IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 as Dec 31, 2025.
Can I keep using the IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means IBM stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the IBM AIX 7.3 TL1 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.
Known Vulnerabilities Affecting IBM AIX 7.3 TL1
16 published CVEs affect the IBM AIX 7.3 TL1, including 7 rated critical or high severity. IBM no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2002-1686 | HIGH | 10.0 | Dec 31, 2002 | Buffer overflow in lscfg of unknown versions of AIX has unknown impact. |
| CVE-2001-1061 | HIGH | 10.0 | Aug 31, 2001 | Vulnerability in lsmcode in unknown versions of AIX, possibly related to a usage error. |
| CVE-1999-1119 | HIGH | 10.0 | Apr 27, 1992 | FTP installation script anon.ftp in AIX insecurely configures anonymous FTP, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. |
| CVE-2016-3053 | HIGH | 7.8 | Feb 1, 2017 | IBM AIX contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges. |
| CVE-2001-1529 | HIGH | 7.5 | Dec 31, 2001 | Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in AIX allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via a long string. NOTE: due to lack of details in the vendor advisory, it is not clear if this is the same issue as CVE-2001-0779. |
| CVE-1999-0057 | HIGH | 7.5 | Nov 16, 1998 | Vacation program allows command execution by remote users through a sendmail command. |
| CVE-1999-0033 | HIGH | 7.2 | Jun 12, 1997 | Command execution in Sun systems via buffer overflow in the at program. |
| CVE-2004-0243 | MEDIUM | 5.0 | Nov 23, 2004 | AIX 4.3.3 through AIX 5.1, when direct remote login is disabled, displays a different message if the password is correct, which allows remote attackers to guess the password via brute force methods. |
| CVE-2002-1040 | MEDIUM | 5.0 | Oct 4, 2002 | Unknown vulnerability in the WebSecure (DFSWeb) configuration utilities in AIX 4.x, possibly related to relative pathnames. |
| CVE-2002-1041 | MEDIUM | 5.0 | Oct 4, 2002 | Unknown vulnerability in DCE (1) SMIT panels and (2) configuration commands, possibly related to relative pathnames. |
| CVE-1999-0566 | MEDIUM | 5.0 | Aug 1, 1997 | An attacker can write to syslog files from any location, causing a denial of service by filling up the logs, and hiding activities. |
| CVE-2002-1550 | MEDIUM | 4.6 | Mar 31, 2003 | dump_smutil.sh in IBM AIX allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. |
| CVE-2002-1551 | MEDIUM | 4.6 | Mar 31, 2003 | Buffer overflow in nslookup in IBM AIX may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. |
| CVE-1999-0524 | MEDIUM | 4.0 | Aug 1, 1997 | ICMP information such as (1) netmask and (2) timestamp is allowed from arbitrary hosts. |
| CVE-2002-1687 | LOW | 2.1 | Dec 31, 2002 | Buffer overflow in the diagnostics library in AIX allows local users to "cause data and instructions to be overwritten" via a long DIAGNOSTICS environment variable. |
| CVE-2002-0790 | LOW | 2.1 | Aug 12, 2002 | clchkspuser and clpasswdremote in AIX expose an encrypted password in the cspoc.log file, which could allow local users to gain privileges. |