VDB-248964 · CVE-2023-43064 · XFDB 267689

IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5 Facsimile Support uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Facsimile Support. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-43064. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Facsimile Support. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Facsimile Support for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause arbitrary code to run with the privilege of the user invoking the facsimile support. IBM X-Force ID: 267689.

The weakness was shared 12/25/2023. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-43064 since 09/15/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (267689). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/15/2023 🔍
12/25/2023 +101 days 🔍
12/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/18/2024 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-43064 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-43064
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248964
X-Force: 267689

Entryinfo

Created: 12/25/2023 08:36
Updated: 01/18/2024 20:32
Changes: 12/25/2023 08:36 (50), 01/18/2024 20:32 (11)
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