CVE-2024-38330: IBM i privilege escalation

Published Jul 3, 2024
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Updated

IBM System Management for i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library program call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. IBM X-Force ID: 295227.

Other sources

IBM System Management for i could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library program call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i<=7.2
IBM i=7.2
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4

Event History

Jul 3, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38330?

The severity of CVE-2024-38330 is considered high due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38330?

To fix CVE-2024-38330, users should apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for systems running affected versions.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-38330?

CVE-2024-38330 affects IBM System Management for i versions 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4.

4

What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2024-38330?

CVE-2024-38330 allows a malicious actor to execute user-controlled code with administrator privileges.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38330?

Currently, the best approach is to update the affected systems, as no official workaround has been provided for CVE-2024-38330.

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