CVE-2023-28528: IBM AIX command execution

Published Apr 12, 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 invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 251207.

Other sources

IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command 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 12, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Apr 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this IBM AIX vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability is CVE-2023-28528.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28528?

CVE-2023-28528 has a severity rating of 8.4, which is considered high.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28528?

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and IBM VIOS 3.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How can a non-privileged local user exploit this vulnerability?

A non-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability by using the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for this vulnerability. Please refer to the following IBM support page for more information: [IBM Support Page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6983232)

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