Improper input validation in IBM Aix
CVE-2023-45165
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (5.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 6th percentile — 5.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- IBM Aix — versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.2, 7.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7100970 (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267963 (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45165?
- CVE-2023-45165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Aix, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2023-12-22.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45165?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.