CVE-2023-45168: IBM AIX command execution
Published Nov 30, 2023
·Updated
IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 267966.
Other sources
IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Software
6 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3
Event History
Nov 30, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability is CVE-2023-45168.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45168?
The severity of CVE-2023-45168 is high.
3
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-45168?
The affected software for CVE-2023-45168 is IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and IBM VIOS version 3.1.
4
How does CVE-2023-45168 impact IBM AIX?
CVE-2023-45168 allows a non-privileged local user to exploit the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-45168?
Yes, IBM has released a fix for CVE-2023-45168. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.