CVE-2023-45173: 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 NFS kernel extension to cause a denial of service.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =3.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.3 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.3 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | <=3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45173?
CVE-2023-45173 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting IBM AIX and VIOS.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45173?
To mitigate CVE-2023-45173, users should upgrade to the latest patched versions of IBM AIX or VIOS.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-45173?
CVE-2023-45173 affects non-privileged local users on IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3 as well as VIOS 3.1.
What does CVE-2023-45173 exploit?
CVE-2023-45173 exploits a vulnerability in the NFS kernel extension of IBM AIX and VIOS.
What could happen if CVE-2023-45173 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-45173 could result in a denial of service on affected systems.
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