CVE-2022-39164: IBM AIX denial of service
Published Dec 23, 2022
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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.