CVE-2023-40377: IBM i privilege escalation
First published: Sat Oct 07 2023(Updated: )
Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain component access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 263583.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM i | <=7.4 | |
| IBM i | <=7.3 | |
| IBM i | <=7.2 | |
| IBM i | =7.2 | |
| IBM i | =7.3 | |
| IBM i | =7.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-40377.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40377?
The severity of CVE-2023-40377 is medium (4.9).
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) for IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows a malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system to elevate privileges and gain component access to the host operating system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40377?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-40377 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.
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