SB2023121426 - Buffer overflow in IBM AIX and IBM VIOS
Published: December 14, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023121426
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45168)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the invscout command. A local user can create a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.