CVE-2023-33851

Name: CVE-2023-33851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-04T01:15:24.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW950.00 through FW950.90, FW1020.00 through FW1020.40, and FW1030.00 through FW1030.30 could reveal sensitive partition data to a system administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 257135.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW950.00 through FW950.90, FW1020.00 through FW1020.40, and FW1030.00 through FW1030.30 could reveal sensitive partition data to a system administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 257135.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Powervm Hypervisor	>= fw950, <= fw950.90
Ibm	Powervm Hypervisor	>= fw1020.00, <= fw1020.40
Ibm	Powervm Hypervisor	>= fw1030.00, <= fw1030.30

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257135VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7114491Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257135VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7114491Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33851?

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW950.00 through FW950.90, FW1020.00 through FW1020.40, and FW1030.00 through FW1030.30 could reveal sensitive partition data to a system administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 257135.

How severe is CVE-2023-33851?

CVE-2023-33851 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33851?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-33851?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST