7.8
CWE
250
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-31890: IBM i privilege escalation

First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )

IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 288171.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-31890?

    CVE-2024-31890 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow a malicious actor to gain root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-31890?

    To fix CVE-2024-31890, update your IBM i system to the latest version to close the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of IBM i are affected by CVE-2024-31890?

    CVE-2024-31890 affects IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5.

  • Can CVE-2024-31890 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2024-31890 requires local command line access to the host operating system for exploitation.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-31890 have on systems?

    CVE-2024-31890 can allow unauthorized users to escalate their privileges to gain full control over the system.

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