IBM AIX/VIOS qdaemon Command access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM AIX and VIOS. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component qdaemon Command Handler. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-45174. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM AIX and VIOS (Operating System) (affected version not known). This affects some unknown functionality of the component qdaemon Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the qdaemon command to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267972.

The weakness was disclosed 12/14/2023. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-45174 since 10/05/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/10/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (267972). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/05/2023 🔍
12/14/2023 +70 days 🔍
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01/10/2024 +27 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-45174 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-45174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-247977
X-Force: 267972

Entryinfo

Created: 12/14/2023 07:35
Updated: 01/10/2024 14:31
Changes: 12/14/2023 07:35 (51), 01/10/2024 14:31 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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