PT-2023-8371 · Ibm · Vios+1

Published 2023-11-30 · Updated 2023-12-22 · CVE-2023-45168

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.4

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM AIX versions 7.2 through 7.3 VIOS version 3.1

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow in memory, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands using the invscout command. This could enable a non-privileged local user to exploit the vulnerability and gain unauthorized access.

Recommendations For IBM AIX versions 7.2 through 7.3, consider disabling the invscout command until a patch is available. For VIOS version 3.1, restrict access to the invscout command to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-00567

CVE-2023-45168

Affected Products

Ibm Aix

Vios

References · 8

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45168 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267966 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/7086090 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-00567 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-45168 · Vendor Advisory
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023121426 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/62006 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/NUYTSTECH/status/1738426480642994403 · Twitter Post