IBM AIX 7.2/7.3 viOS 3.1 OpenSSH Improper Access Control
CVE-2023-40371 Published on August 24, 2023

IBM AIX information disclosure
IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1's OpenSSH implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to access files outside of those allowed due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 263476.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-40371 can be exploited 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 a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information. The use of a non-standard algorithm is dangerous because a determined attacker may be able to break the algorithm and compromise whatever data has been protected. Well-known techniques may exist to break the algorithm.


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Affected Versions

IBM AIX Version 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1 is affected by CVE-2023-40371

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.01%
Percentile
1.12%

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