OS Command Injection in IBM VIOS and IBM AIX - CVE-2023-28528
Published: April 13, 2023 / Updated: May 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75055
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28528
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the AIX invscout command. A local user and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Affected software
IBM VIOS
IBM AIX
IBM AIX
How to mitigate CVE-2023-28528
Install updates from vendor's website.