CVE-2023-30434

IBM Storage Scale denial of service

Description

IBM Storage Scale (IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.9, 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.5, 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.6.0) could allow a local user to cause a kernel panic. IBM X-Force ID: 252187.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Elastic Storage System
Affected: IBM Spectrum Scale
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988363 patch vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988365 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/252187 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30434?
CVE-2023-30434 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-30434?
To fix CVE-2023-30434, 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-2023-30434 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-30434 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-30434?
CVE-2023-30434 affects IBM Elastic Storage System, IBM Spectrum Scale.
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