CVE-2022-22351: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Mar 4, 2022
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Updated

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

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS>=3.1.1<3.1.1.60
IBM VIOS>=3.1.2<3.1.2.40
IBM VIOS>=3.1.3<3.1.3.20
IBM AIX>=7.1.5.0<=7.1.5.37
IBM AIX>=7.2.4.0<=7.2.4.4
IBM AIX=7.2.5.0
IBM AIX=7.2.5.1
IBM AIX=7.2.5.100
IBM AIX=7.3.0-sp1
IBM AIX=7.3.0.0

Event History

Mar 4, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22351?

CVE-2022-22351 has a severity rating of 8.6, which is considered high.

4

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.

5

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.

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