IBM AIX command execution
CVE-2023-45168

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
AIX
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-45168?

A vulnerability exists in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as VIOS 3.1, which could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit the invscout command. This vulnerability may enable the execution of arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the system's integrity and security. Proper mitigations and patches are advised to safeguard affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7086090
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267966
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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