CVE-2022-43848: IBM AIX denial of service
First published: Fri 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 perfstat kernel extension to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 239169.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| =3.1 | ||
| =7.1 | ||
| =7.2 | ||
| =7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-43848.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS version 3.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43848?
The severity of CVE-2022-43848 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.
How can a non-privileged local user exploit CVE-2022-43848?
A non-privileged local user can exploit CVE-2022-43848 by exploiting a vulnerability in the AIX perfstat kernel extension to cause a denial of service.
Are there any references available for CVE-2022-43848?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-43848 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239169), [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847947).
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