CVE-2022-22351: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged trusted host user to exploit a vulnerability in the nimsh daemon to cause a denial of service in the nimsh daemon on another trusted host. IBM X-Force ID: 220396
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IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged trusted host user to exploit a vulnerability in the nimsh daemon to cause a denial of service in the nimsh daemon on another trusted host.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22351?
CVE-2022-22351 is a vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS that allows a non-privileged trusted host user to cause a denial of service in the nimsh daemon on another trusted host.
Which versions of IBM AIX and VIOS are affected by CVE-2022-22351?
IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, as well as VIOS versions 3.1.1 to 3.1.3 are affected by CVE-2022-22351.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22351?
CVE-2022-22351 has a severity rating of 8.6, which is considered high.
How can a non-privileged trusted host user exploit CVE-2022-22351?
A non-privileged trusted host user can exploit CVE-2022-22351 by exploiting a vulnerability in the nimsh daemon.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-22351?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2022-22351. Please refer to the IBM Support page for more information on how to apply the fix.