CVE-2023-43064: IBM i code execution

Published Dec 23, 2023
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Updated

Facsimile Support for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause arbitrary code to run with the privilege of the user invoking the facsimile support. IBM X-Force ID: 267689.

Other sources

The IBM i product Facsimile Support for i could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause arbitrary code to run with the privilege of the user invoking the facsimile support.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i<=7.2
IBM i=7.2
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i=7.5

Event History

Dec 23, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Dec 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43064?

CVE-2023-43064 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-43064?

To mitigate CVE-2023-43064, users should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected versions of IBM i.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-43064?

CVE-2023-43064 affects IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-43064?

The impact of CVE-2023-43064 includes the potential for a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2023-43064?

The vendor for CVE-2023-43064 is IBM, specifically related to their IBM i operating system.

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