IBM Power HMC privilege escalation
CVE-2023-38280

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Power Hmc
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2023

What is CVE-2023-38280?

The IBM Hardware Management Console versions 10.1.1010.0 and 10.2.1030.0 contain a vulnerability that allows a local user to elevate their privileges, granting them root access within a restricted shell. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential manipulation of system settings, posing a significant risk to the overall system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Power HMC 10.1.1010.0, 10.2.1030.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047713
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260740
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-38280 : IBM Power HMC privilege escalation