CVE-2022-47990: IBM AIX denial of service
Published Jan 17, 2023
·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 X11 to cause a buffer overflow that could result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 243556.
Other sources
IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in X11 to cause a buffer overflow that could result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
— 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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 17, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-47990.
2
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-47990?
The severity rating of CVE-2022-47990 is high (7.8).
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-47990?
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2022-47990.
4
What is the potential impact of CVE-2022-47990?
CVE-2022-47990 could result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
5
How can I fix CVE-2022-47990?
To fix CVE-2022-47990, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.