CVE-2023-45175 — 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 the TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267973.

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/267973VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105282Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267973VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105282Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-45175?

CVE-2023-45175 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 the TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267973.

How severe is CVE-2023-45175?

CVE-2023-45175 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-2023-45175?

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