CVE-2022-40233: IBM AIX denial of service
Published Dec 23, 2022
·Updated
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 235599.
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·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-40233.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40233?
The severity of CVE-2022-40233 is medium (6.2).
3
Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2022-40233?
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2022-40233.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2022-40233?
CVE-2022-40233 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service.
5
How can I fix CVE-2022-40233?
To fix CVE-2022-40233, apply the necessary patch or update provided by IBM.