Cloud Defense Logo

Products

Solutions

Company

CVE-2023-45174 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Discover the high-severity CVE-2023-45174 affecting IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1, allowing local users to escalate privileges. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.

A critical vulnerability has been identified in IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 that could allow a privileged local user to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service using the qdaemon command. This CVE was published on December 13, 2023, by IBM.

Understanding CVE-2023-45174

This section will delve into the details of CVE-2023-45174.

What is CVE-2023-45174?

The vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 enables a privileged local user to exploit the qdaemon command, potentially resulting in privilege escalation or denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2023-45174

With a CVSS base score of 8.4, this high-severity vulnerability poses a threat to confidentiality, integrity, and availability on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-45174

Let's explore the technical specifics of CVE-2023-45174.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows local users to abuse the qdaemon command, leading to privilege escalation or denial of service attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by this privilege escalation vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a privileged local user manipulating the qdaemon command.

Mitigation and Prevention

To safeguard your systems, follow these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Immediately apply relevant security patches and monitor system activity for any signs of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Enhance system security by restricting user privileges and implementing least privilege access.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 to address this vulnerability effectively.

Popular CVEs

CVE Id

Published Date

Is your System Free of Underlying Vulnerabilities?
Find Out Now