CVE-2023-30988: IBM i privilege escalation
First published: Sun Jul 16 2023(Updated: )
The IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product Facsimile Support for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 254016.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM i | =7.2 | |
| IBM i | =7.3 | |
| IBM i | =7.4 | |
| IBM i | =7.5 | |
| IBM i | <=7.5 | |
| IBM i | <=7.4 | |
| IBM i | <=7.3 | |
| IBM i | <=7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-30988?
The severity of CVE-2023-30988 is high.
Which IBM i versions are affected by CVE-2023-30988?
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 are affected by CVE-2023-30988.
What is the vulnerability in IBM i Facsimile Support for i?
The vulnerability is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the IBM i Facsimile Support for i product.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-30988?
An attacker with command line access to the host operating system can exploit CVE-2023-30988 by escalating privileges to gain root access.
Are there any references available for CVE-2023-30988?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-30988 at the following pages: [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7012355](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7012355) and [https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/254016](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/254016).
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