CVE-2024-55898

Feb. 24, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

8.5
High

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
IBM i
  • ['7.2', '7.3', '7.4', '7.5']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183835

Tags

psirt@us.ibm.com
CWE-427
2025-02-24
CVE-2024-55898

CVSS Score

8.5 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: HIGH
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: CHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Feb. 24, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Feb. 24, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

psirt@us.ibm.com

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