Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM i by IBM
CVE-2024-55898

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2025

Summary

A vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.2 through 7.5 allows users with the ability to compile or restore programs to exploit an unqualified library call, potentially gaining elevated privileges. This security issue could enable a malicious actor to execute user-controlled code with administrative rights, posing significant risks to the integrity of the system.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183835
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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