CVE-2023-45172

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM AIX versions 7.2 through 7.3 VIOS version 3.1

Description The issue is related to insufficient input validation in the AIX operating system, which could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in AIX windows and cause a denial of service.

Recommendations For IBM AIX versions 7.2 through 7.3, consider restricting access to AIX windows until a patch is available. For VIOS version 3.1, consider disabling the vulnerable component in AIX windows to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.