IBM i PTF Guide, Volume 25, Number 30

July 24, 2023 Doug Bidwell

The security vulnerabilities in the IBM i software stack are coming in waves. This week, there are three more to report, two of which we detail separately in this issue.

First, we have Security Bulletin: IBM Facsimile Support for i is vulnerable to local privilege escalation (CVE-2023-30988), which you can find out more about here. The issue can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i.  IBM i releases 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 installed with 5798-FAX version V5R8M0 will be fixed. IBM i Release, 5798-FAX,V5R8M0 PTF Number SI83583 for 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, 7.2 – read the cover …