CVE-2024-56347: IBM AIX command execution

Published Mar 18, 2025
·
Updated

IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimsh service SSL/TLS protection mechanisms could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.

Other sources

IBM AIX nimsh service SSL/TLS protection mechanisms could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.

— IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM AIX>=7.2<=7.3
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3
IBM AIX

Event History

Mar 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 19, 2025
News Published
via The Register·06:58 PM
News Published
via The Register·07:02 PM
Apr 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·04:30 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56347?

CVE-2024-56347 is considered a high severity vulnerability allowing remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56347?

To fix CVE-2024-56347, ensure to update the AIX system to the latest version and apply all relevant security patches provided by IBM.

3

What versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2024-56347?

CVE-2024-56347 affects IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3.

4

Can CVE-2024-56347 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-56347 can be exploited remotely by attackers due to improper process controls in the nimsh service.

5

What impact does CVE-2024-56347 have on my system?

CVE-2024-56347 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the entire system.

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