Vulnerability identifier: #VU84430

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45168

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM AIX
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
IBM VIOS
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the invscout command. A local user can create a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM AIX: 7.2 - 7.3

IBM VIOS: 3.1

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7086090
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267966

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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