Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in IBM AIX 7.3 and VIOS 4.1
CVE-2024-25021
8.4HIGH
Summary
The vulnerability in IBM AIX 7.3 and VIOS 4.1's Perl implementation allows a non-privileged local user to exploit this flaw, leading to the execution of arbitrary commands. This could pose a significant security risk if an attacker gains access to execute unauthorized commands on vulnerable systems. Proper security measures and timely patching are essential to mitigate this risk. For more information, refer to IBM's advisory and X-Force vulnerability database.
Affected Version(s)
AIX 7.3, VIOS 4.1
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved