CVE-2023-45172 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in AIX windows to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267970.

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	3.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267970VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7099314PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267970VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7099314PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-45172?

CVE-2023-45172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in AIX windows to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267970.

How severe is CVE-2023-45172?

CVE-2023-45172 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-2023-45172?

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