CVE-2023-40685: IBM i privilege escalation
First published: Fri Oct 27 2023(Updated: )
Management Central as part of IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 Navigator contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the operating system can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges to gain root access to the operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 264116.
Credit: 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 CVE-2023-40685?
CVE-2023-40685 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM i Management Central.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40685?
CVE-2023-40685 has a severity level of high.
How does CVE-2023-40685 affect IBM i?
CVE-2023-40685 affects IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-40685?
A malicious actor with command line access to the operating system can exploit CVE-2023-40685 to gain root access and elevate privileges on IBM i.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-40685?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2023-40685. Please refer to the IBM support page for details.
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