CVE-2022-39164: IBM AIX denial of service
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | <=7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.3 | |
| IBM VIOS | <=3.1 | |
| IBM VIOS | =3.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-39164.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-39164?
The severity of CVE-2022-39164 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.
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.
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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