8.4
CWE
427
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-25050: IBM i privilege escalation

First published: Sat Apr 27 2024(Updated: )

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and IBM Rational Development Studio for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 networking and compiler infrastructure could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 283242.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM OS/400<=7.5
IBM OS/400<=7.4
IBM OS/400<=7.3
IBM OS/400<=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-25050?

    CVE-2024-25050 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-25050?

    To remediate CVE-2024-25050, ensure that you apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for affected versions.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2024-25050?

    CVE-2024-25050 affects IBM i versions 7.2 through 7.5 and IBM Rational Development Studio for i of the same versions.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2024-25050?

    CVE-2024-25050 can be exploited by local users with legitimate access who can execute user-controlled code.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-25050 have?

    The impact of CVE-2024-25050 can lead to unauthorized execution of code with elevated privileges, compromising system integrity.

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