CVE-2023-40375: IBM i privilege escalation

Published Sep 25, 2023
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Updated

Integrated application server for IBM 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 root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 263580.

Other sources

Integrated application server for IBM 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.

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

Sep 25, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the local privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM i?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-40375.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40375?

The severity of CVE-2023-40375 is high.

3

Which versions of IBM i are affected by CVE-2023-40375?

IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 are affected by CVE-2023-40375.

4

How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-40375?

A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can exploit CVE-2023-40375 to elevate privileges and gain root access to the host operating system.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40375?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-40375 at the following references: [link1], [link2].

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