SB2022122714 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM VIOS



SB2022122714 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM VIOS

Published: December 27, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022122714
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 6 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43380)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the AIX NFS kernel extension. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40233)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the AIX TCP/IP kernel extension. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


3) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39165)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the CAA implementation. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


4) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43848)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the AIX perfstat kernel extension. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


5) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43849)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the AIX pfcdd kernel extension. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


6) Improper Privilege Management (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39164)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the AIX kernel. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.