IBM AIX/VIOS TCP/IP Kernel Extension denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM AIX and VIOS. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component TCP/IP Kernel Extension. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-40233. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AIX and VIOS (Operating System) (unknown version). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component TCP/IP Kernel Extension. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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 AIX TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 235599.

The weakness was published 12/23/2022. The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-40233 since 09/08/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (235599). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-40233 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-40233
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216690
X-Force: 235599

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2022 00:03
Changes: 12/24/2022 00:03 (51)
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Cache ID: 216:02E:103

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