CVE-2023-38280

IBM Power HMC privilege escalation

Description

IBM HMC (Hardware Management Console) 10.1.1010.0 and 10.2.1030.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to root access on a restricted shell. IBM X-Force ID: 260740.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Power HMC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047713 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260740 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38280?
CVE-2023-38280 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38280?
To fix CVE-2023-38280, 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-2023-38280 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38280 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-2023-38280?
CVE-2023-38280 affects IBM Power HMC.
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