SB2023121426 - Buffer overflow in IBM AIX and IBM VIOS 



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

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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.