What is CVE-2023-38721?

CVE-2023-38721 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the IBM i product Facsimile Support for i.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38721?

IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 are affected by CVE-2023-38721.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38721?

The severity of CVE-2023-38721 is high with a CVSS score of 8.4.

How can I fix CVE-2023-38721?

To fix CVE-2023-38721, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM.

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CVE-2023-38721

high

8.4

CWE

269

9/8/2023

14/8/2023

9/10/2024

CVE-2023-38721: IBM i privilege escalation

Q: How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-38721?

A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2023-38721 to gain access to a command line with elevated privileges, allowing root access to the host operating system.

First published: Wed Aug 09 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 could gain access to a command line with elevated privileges allowing root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 262173.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM iSeries AS/400	=7.2
IBM iSeries AS/400	=7.3
IBM iSeries AS/400	=7.4
IBM iSeries AS/400	=7.5
IBM iSeries AS/400	<=7.5
IBM iSeries AS/400	<=7.4
IBM iSeries AS/400	<=7.3
IBM iSeries AS/400	<=7.2

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7023423

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IBM-7023423

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38721?
CVE-2023-38721 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the IBM i product Facsimile Support for i.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38721?
IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 are affected by CVE-2023-38721.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38721?
The severity of CVE-2023-38721 is high with a CVSS score of 8.4.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-38721?
A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2023-38721 to gain access to a command line with elevated privileges, allowing root access to the host operating system.
How can I fix CVE-2023-38721?
To fix CVE-2023-38721, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM.

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