How severe is CVE-2023-33851?

CVE-2023-33851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33851?

CVE-2023-33851 affects Ibm Powervm Hypervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33851?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-33851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-33851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38001.

When was CVE-2023-33851 published?

CVE-2023-33851 was published on 2024-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33851

CVE-2023-33851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powervm Hypervisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-38001
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Powervm Hypervisor
Published: 2024-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW950.00 through FW950.90, FW1020.00 through FW1020.40, and FW1030.00 through FW1030.30 could reveal sensitive partition data to a system administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 257135.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33851?: IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW950.00 through FW950.90, FW1020.00 through FW1020.40, and FW1030.00 through FW1030.30 could reveal sensitive partition data to a system administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 257135.
How severe is CVE-2023-33851?: CVE-2023-33851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33851?: CVE-2023-33851 affects Ibm Powervm Hypervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-33851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-33851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38001.
When was CVE-2023-33851 published?: CVE-2023-33851 was published on 2024-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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