CVE-2023-45174

Summary

CVE-2023-45174 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 systems. A privileged local user can exploit a flaw in the qdaemon command to elevate their privileges or cause a denial of service. IBM's X-Force has assigned the ID 267972 to this issue. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to IBM AIX and VIOS users, as it allows an attacker with local access to gain higher-level system control or disrupt system functionality. IBM strongly advises users to apply the available patches to mitigate the risk.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.