IBM PowerVM Hypervisor Vulnerability Could Reveal Sensitive Data
CVE-2023-33851
4.9MEDIUM
Summary
The vulnerability in the IBM PowerVM Hypervisor affects multiple firmware versions, potentially allowing a system administrator to access sensitive partition data. This exposure could compromise the confidentiality of data within virtualized environments, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of critical information. Organizations using the affected versions should take immediate steps to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability by applying necessary patches and reviewing their security protocols.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published