CVE-2024-31879: IBM i denial of service

Published May 18, 2024
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Updated

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code leading to a denial of service of network ports on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. IBM X-Force ID: 287539.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code leading to a denial of service of network ports on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data.

IBM

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i<=7.2
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM i=7.2
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i

Event History

May 18, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31879?

CVE-2024-31879 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31879?

To fix CVE-2024-31879, apply the latest security updates from IBM for your affected IBM i version.

3

Which IBM i versions are affected by CVE-2024-31879?

CVE-2024-31879 affects IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-31879 enable?

CVE-2024-31879 enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to denial of service on network ports.

5

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-31879?

The vulnerability in CVE-2024-31879 is caused by the deserialization of untrusted data.

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