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.

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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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