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Advisory Published
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CVE-2023-45171: 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 kernel to cause a denial of service.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2023-45171?

    CVE-2023-45171 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-45171?

    To remediate CVE-2023-45171, IBM recommends updating to the latest versions of AIX and VIOS that address this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2023-45171?

    CVE-2023-45171 affects IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS version 3.1.

  • Can CVE-2023-45171 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2023-45171 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires a non-privileged local user for successful exploitation.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-45171?

    CVE-2023-45171 is a vulnerability in the kernel that allows denial of service when exploited.

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