CVE-2024-51459: IBM InfoSphere Server Information command execution

Published Mar 19, 2025
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information could allow a local user to execute privileged commands due to the improper handling of permissions.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a local user to execute privileged commands due to the improper handling of permissions.

MITRE

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
All of the following
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7<11.7.1.136
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 19, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 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-2024-51459?

CVE-2024-51459 has a moderate severity level due to its impact on privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-51459?

To fix CVE-2024-51459, users should apply the latest security patch provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2024-51459?

The consequences of CVE-2024-51459 include the potential for a local user to execute privileged commands, compromising the system's security.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-51459?

Only users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7 are affected by CVE-2024-51459.

5

Is CVE-2024-51459 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2024-51459 is classified as a local vulnerability, requiring local access to exploit.

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