CVE-2023-45167

MEDIUMNVD 6.26.2—

6.2

IBM AIX's 7.3 Python implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267965.

CVSS v3: 6.2
EG Score: 6.2(medium)
EPSS: 4.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 10, 2023

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (6)

psirt@ushttps://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/python_advisory6.asc
psirt@ushttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267965
psirt@ushttps://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7068084
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/python_advisory6.asc
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267965
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7068084

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2023-45167?

CVE-2023-45167 is a medium vulnerability published on November 10, 2023. IBM AIX's 7.3 Python implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 267965.

When was CVE-2023-45167 disclosed?

CVE-2023-45167 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 10, 2023, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2023-45167 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-45167 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 4.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45167?

CVE-2023-45167 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.2 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2023-45167?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2023-45167, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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