CVE-2023-40686
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CVE-2023-40686 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Management Central as part of IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 Navigator contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the operating system can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges to gain component access to the operating system. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Management Central as part of IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 Navigator contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the operating system can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges to gain component access to the operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 264114.
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/264114VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7060686Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264114VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7060686Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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