CVE-2023-43064

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified

CVE-2023-43064 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Facsimile Support for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause arbitrary code to run with the privilege of the user invoking the facsimile support. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Facsimile Support for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause arbitrary code to run with the privilege of the user invoking the facsimile support. IBM X-Force ID: 267689.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmI7.2
IbmI7.3
IbmI7.4
IbmI7.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43064?
Facsimile Support for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause arbitrary code to run with the privilege of the user invoking the facsimile support. IBM X-Force ID: 267689.
How severe is CVE-2023-43064?
CVE-2023-43064 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43064?
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