VDB-234256 · CVE-2023-30988 · XFDB 254016

IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5 Command Line privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Command Line. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-30988. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Command Line. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product Facsimile Support for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 254016.

The weakness was released 07/17/2023. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-30988 since 04/21/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (254016). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/21/2023 🔍
07/17/2023 +87 days 🔍
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08/06/2023 +20 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-30988 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-30988
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-234256
X-Force: 254016

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2023 09:30
Updated: 08/06/2023 13:30
Changes: 07/17/2023 09:30 (51), 08/06/2023 13:30 (10)
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