SB2023112114 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in IBM i 



SB2023112114 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in IBM i

Published: November 21, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023112114
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38721)

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can gain access to a command line with elevated privileges allowing root access to the host operating system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.