Vulnerability identifier: #VU65871

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35643

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM VIOS
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to tamper with configuration or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the affected system and tamper with system configuration or cause a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.3.14

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External links
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/vios_advisory.asc

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.