#VU84548 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in IBM Directory Server for IBM i - CVE-2023-40378

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84548

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40378

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Directory Server for IBM i
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain component access to the host operating system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Directory Server for IBM i: All versions

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263584
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047240

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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.