IBM AIX/VIOS NFS Kernel Extension denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM AIX and VIOS. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component NFS Kernel Extension. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-45173. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX and VIOS (Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component NFS Kernel Extension. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 01/07/2024. The advisory is shared for download at aix.software.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-45173 since 10/05/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

10/05/2023 🔍
01/07/2024 +94 days 🔍
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01/25/2024 +18 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: aix.software.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-45173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-45173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249844
X-Force: 267971

Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2024 09:20
Updated: 01/25/2024 01:05
Changes: 01/07/2024 09:20 (39), 01/25/2024 00:52 (2), 01/25/2024 01:05 (21)
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