CVE-2023-30989: IBM i privilege escalation

Published Jul 16, 2023
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Updated

IBM Performance Tools for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain all object access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 254017.

Other sources

IBM Performance Tools 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 all object access to the host operating system.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Event History

Jul 16, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
11:15 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-30989?

CVE-2023-30989 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM Performance Tools for i.

2

How does CVE-2023-30989 impact IBM Performance Tools for i?

CVE-2023-30989 allows a malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system to elevate privileges and gain all object access to the host operating system.

3

Which versions of IBM Performance Tools for i are affected by CVE-2023-30989?

IBM Performance Tools for i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 are affected by CVE-2023-30989.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30989?

CVE-2023-30989 has a severity rating of 8.4 (High).

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-30989 in IBM Performance Tools for i?

To fix CVE-2023-30989, it is recommended to apply the necessary updates or patches provided by IBM.

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