CVE-2023-38721
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CVE-2023-38721 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product Facsimile Support for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor could gain access to a command line with elevated privileges allowing root access to the host operating system. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product Facsimile Support for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor could gain access to a command line with elevated privileges allowing root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 262173.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | I | 7.2 |
| Ibm | I | 7.3 |
| Ibm | I | 7.4 |
| Ibm | I | 7.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262173VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7023423Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262173VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7023423Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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