IBM AIX privilege escalation

CVE-2023-45166

What is CVE-2023-45166?

IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper handling within the piodmgrsu command. A non-privileged local user could exploit this flaw to gain elevated access rights, which could potentially lead to unauthorized actions on the system. This vulnerability emphasizes the need for robust security measures to prevent local exploitation.

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