First published: Tue Dec 17 2024(Updated: )
IBM i 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to an authenticated user gaining elevated privilege to a physical file. A user with authority to a view can alter the based-on physical file security attributes without having object management rights to the physical file. A malicious actor can use the elevated privileges to perform actions restricted by their view privileges.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM i | <=7.5 | |
IBM i | <=7.4 |
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CVE-2024-47104 has a medium severity level as it allows an authenticated user to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2024-47104, ensure that users do not have unnecessary authority over physical file security attributes.
CVE-2024-47104 affects users of IBM i versions 7.4 and 7.5.
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-47104 include unauthorized modification of physical file attributes, which can lead to data compromise.
As of now, IBM has not released a specific patch for CVE-2024-47104, but users should regularly check for updates.