CVE-2023-45165 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX SMB client to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267963.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267963VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7100970Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267963VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7100970Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-45165?

CVE-2023-45165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX SMB client to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267963.

How severe is CVE-2023-45165?

CVE-2023-45165 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-2023-45165?

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