CVE-2023-38280 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM HMC (Hardware Management Console) 10.1.1010.0 and 10.2.1030.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to root access on a restricted shell. IBM X-Force ID: 260740.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	10.1.1010.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260740VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047713PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260740VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047713PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38280?

CVE-2023-38280 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). IBM HMC (Hardware Management Console) 10.1.1010.0 and 10.2.1030.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to root access on a restricted shell. IBM X-Force ID: 260740.

How severe is CVE-2023-38280?

CVE-2023-38280 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38280?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Hardware Management Console.