What is the severity of CVE-2024-52895?

CVE-2024-52895 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on database access and functionality.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52895?

To fix CVE-2024-52895, apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for IBM i versions 7.4 and 7.5.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-52895?

The vulnerability can lead to denial of service by allowing a privileged user to alter or delete critical database infrastructure files.

Which versions of IBM i are affected by CVE-2024-52895?

CVE-2024-52895 affects IBM i versions 7.4 and 7.5.

Can CVE-2024-52895 be exploited remotely?

Yes, a privileged bad actor with access can exploit CVE-2024-52895 to bypass database access restrictions.

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CVE-2024-52895

medium

6.5

CWE

754

12/2/2025

14/2/2025

25/2/2025

CVE-2024-52895: IBM i denial of service

First published: Wed Feb 12 2025(Updated: )

IBM i 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to a database access denial of service caused by a bypass of a database capabilities restriction check. A privileged bad actor can remove or otherwise impact database infrastructure files resulting in incorrect behavior of software products that rely upon the database.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM i	>=7.4<=7.5
IBM iSeries AS/400	<=7.5
IBM iSeries AS/400	<=7.4

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183052 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7183052

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52895?
CVE-2024-52895 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on database access and functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52895?
To fix CVE-2024-52895, apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for IBM i versions 7.4 and 7.5.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-52895?
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service by allowing a privileged user to alter or delete critical database infrastructure files.
Which versions of IBM i are affected by CVE-2024-52895?
CVE-2024-52895 affects IBM i versions 7.4 and 7.5.
Can CVE-2024-52895 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a privileged bad actor with access can exploit CVE-2024-52895 to bypass database access restrictions.

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