Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Linux Kernel might affect IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management

Summary

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management can be affected by a vulnerability in Linux Kernel. A locally authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the system as described by the CVEs in the “Vulnerability Details” section. [CVE-2023-2163] This bulletin identifies the steps to take to address the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2023-2163
**DESCRIPTION:**Linux Kernel could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an incorrect verifier pruning in BPF subsystem. By sending a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.
CVSS Base score: 8.2
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266812 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

Affected Versions|**Fixing
**Level|Platform|**Link to Fix and Instructions
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2.2.0.0 - 2.2.22| 2.2.22.1| Linux| ** **<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7070590&gt;

Workarounds and Mitigations

None