Vulnerability identifier: #VU86287

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46183

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerVM Hypervisor
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A local privileged user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7114982
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/269695

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.