IBM AIX denial of service
CVE-2023-45173

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Aix
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-45173?

A vulnerability exists in the NFS kernel extension of IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 that allows a non-privileged local user to exploit this weakness. Successful exploitation may lead to a denial of service condition, affecting the availability and performance of systems utilizing these platforms. This vulnerability necessitates immediate attention to mitigate potential disruptions and ensure operational integrity.

Affected Version(s)

AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105282
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267971
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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