CVE-2023-45175

MEDIUM
Published Jan 11, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-20

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm vios
ibm aix
ibm aix

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45175? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-45175? +
CVE-2023-45175 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45175? +
CVE-2023-45175 affects products from ibm, specifically: aix, vios. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-45175? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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