Input validation error in IBM i - CVE-2023-23470
Published: May 4, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75713
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23470
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM i
IBM i
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation when processing SQL operations. A local privileged user can use a specially crafted SQL operation to gain additional administrative privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.