CVE-2023-30434

Name: CVE-2023-30434
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-05T15:15:10.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-30434 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Storage Scale (IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.9, 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.5, 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.6.0) could allow a local user to cause a kernel panic. IBM X-Force ID: 252187.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Storage Scale (IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.9, 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.5, 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.6.0) could allow a local user to cause a kernel panic. IBM X-Force ID: 252187.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Elastic Storage System	>= 6.1.0.0, < 6.1.2.6
Ibm	Elastic Storage System	>= 6.1.3.0, < 6.1.6.1
Ibm	Spectrum Scale	>= 5.1.0.0, <= 5.1.2.9
Ibm	Spectrum Scale	>= 5.1.3.0, <= 5.1.6.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/252187VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988363Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988365Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/252187VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988363Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988365Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-30434?

How severe is CVE-2023-30434?

CVE-2023-30434 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30434?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST