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AIX : Multiple Vulnerabilities (IJ48539)
high Nessus Plugin ID 187167
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Synopsis
The remote AIX host is missing a security patch.Description
The version of AIX installed on the remote host is prior to APAR IJ48539. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the IJ48539 advisory.- IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the piodmgrsu command to obtain elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 267964. (CVE-2023-45166)
- IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the qdaemon command to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267972.
(CVE-2023-45174)
- IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the piobe command to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267968.
(CVE-2023-45170)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Please apply the appropriate interim fix per APAR IJ48539.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 187167
File Name: aix_IJ48539.nasl
Version: 1.3
Type: local
Family: AIX Local Security Checks
Published: 12/21/2023
Updated: 10/23/2024
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-45174
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/AIX/version, Host/AIX/lslpp
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/11/2023
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/11/2023