IBM Spectrum Scale Kernel Panic via Local User in 5.1.x-6.1.x
CVE-2023-30434 Published on May 5, 2023
IBM Storage Scale denial of service
IBM Storage Scale (IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.9, 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.5, 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.6.0) could allow a local user to cause a kernel panic. IBM X-Force ID: 252187.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-30434 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-30434
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Affected Versions
IBM Elastic Storage System:- Version 6.1.0.0, <= 6.1.2.5 is affected.
- Version 6.1.3.0, <= 6.1.6.0 is affected.
- Version 5.1.0.0, <= 5.1.2.9 is affected.
- Version 5.1.3.0, <= 5.1.6.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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