CVE-2023-28528: OS Command Injection
First published: Wed Apr 12 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 the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 251207.
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 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.3 | |
| IBM VIOS | <=3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this IBM AIX vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability is CVE-2023-28528.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28528?
CVE-2023-28528 has a severity rating of 8.4, which is considered high.
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.
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.
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)
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/ibm-support
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm vios
- version/ibm vios/3.1
- canonical/ibm aix
- version/ibm aix/7.1
- version/ibm aix/7.2
- version/ibm aix/7.3