CVE-2023-26286: IBM AIX privilege escalation

Published Apr 13, 2023
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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 runtime services library to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 248421.

Other sources

IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX runtime services library to execute arbitrary commands.

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

Apr 13, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-26286?

CVE-2023-26286 is a vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS that allows a non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands.

2

Which versions of IBM AIX and VIOS are affected by CVE-2023-26286?

IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, as well as VIOS version 3.1, are affected by CVE-2023-26286.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26286?

CVE-2023-26286 is classified as high severity with a CVSS score of 8.4.

4

How can a non-privileged local user exploit the vulnerability in CVE-2023-26286?

A non-privileged local user can exploit the vulnerability in CVE-2023-26286 by exploiting a vulnerability in the AIX runtime services library to execute arbitrary commands.

5

Is there any additional documentation available for CVE-2023-26286?

Yes, you can find additional documentation for CVE-2023-26286 on the IBM support page and IBM X-Force ID: 248421.

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