CVE-2023-28528

IBM AIX command execution

Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 251207.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.33% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM AIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6983232 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/251207 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172458/IBM-AIX-7.2-inscout-Privilege-Escalation.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28528?
CVE-2023-28528 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28528?
To fix CVE-2023-28528, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-28528 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-28528 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28528?
CVE-2023-28528 affects IBM AIX.
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