CVE-2023-45167 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX's 7.3 Python implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267965.

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	Vios	4.1
Ibm	Aix	7.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-400

References

https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/python_advisory6.ascVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267965VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7068084Vendor Advisory
https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/python_advisory6.ascVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267965VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7068084Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-45167?

CVE-2023-45167 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX's 7.3 Python implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267965.

How severe is CVE-2023-45167?

CVE-2023-45167 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-2023-45167?

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