CVE-2022-43381: 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 SMB client to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 238639.

Other sources

IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX SMB client to cause a denial of service.

IBM

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·06:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-43381.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43381?

The severity of CVE-2022-43381 is medium.

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2022-43381?

IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2022-43381.

4

How can a non-privileged local user exploit the vulnerability in the AIX SMB client?

A non-privileged local user can exploit the vulnerability in the AIX SMB client to cause a denial of service.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43381?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43381 at the following links: [IBM X-Force ID 238639](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238639) and [IBM support page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6851443).

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