CVE-2023-45169: IBM AIX denial of service
First published: Thu Jan 11 2024(Updated: )
IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the pmsvcs kernel extension to cause a denial of service.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | <=7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.3 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | <=3.1 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =3.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45169?
CVE-2023-45169 is a moderate severity vulnerability that allows non-privileged local users to cause a denial of service.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-45169?
Mitigation involves applying the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected versions of AIX and VIOS.
Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2023-45169?
CVE-2023-45169 affects IBM AIX version 7.2 and 7.3.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-45169?
Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2023-45169 aside from updating to the patched versions.
Who is impacted by CVE-2023-45169?
Non-privileged local users on IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are the main entities at risk from the vulnerability.
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