CVE-2022-39164: IBM AIX denial of service

Published Dec 23, 2022
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Updated

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 235181.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3
IBM AIX<=7.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=3.1

Event History

Dec 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-39164.

2

What products are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, as well as VIOS version 3.1, are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39164?

The severity of CVE-2022-39164 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability allows a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service.

5

Are there any known fixes or mitigations for this vulnerability?

Please refer to the IBM support page for information on fixes or mitigations for CVE-2022-39164.

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