CVE-2023-40371 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1's OpenSSH implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to access files outside of those allowed due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 263476.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263476VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7028420MitigationVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263476VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7028420MitigationVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40371?

CVE-2023-40371 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1's OpenSSH implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to access files outside of those allowed due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 263476.

How severe is CVE-2023-40371?

CVE-2023-40371 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40371?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.