CVE-2023-40377

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Attack Complexity low
Confidentiality high
Integrity high
Availability high
Privileges Required low
Scope unchanged

Details

Published Oct 16, 2023
Updated: Oct 19, 2023
CWE ID 269

Summary

CVE-2023-40377 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS). Malicious actors with command line access to the host operating system can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges and gain component access to the host operating system (IBM X-Force ID: 263583). This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as successfully exploited attacks could lead to unauthorized system access and potential data breaches. IBM urges users to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • IBM OS/400

Affected Vendors

  • IBM Corporation