CVE-2022-47990: IBM AIX denial of service
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: 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 | |
| <=7.1 | ||
| <=7.2 | ||
| <=7.3 | ||
| <=3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-47990.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-47990?
The severity rating of CVE-2022-47990 is high (7.8).
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.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2022-47990?
CVE-2022-47990 could result in a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2022-47990?
To fix CVE-2022-47990, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.
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