CVE-2025-0161: IBM Security Verify Access Appliance code injection

Published Feb 20, 2025
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Updated

IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.9 and 11.0.0.0 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code due to improper restrictions on code generation.

Other sources

IBM Security Verify Access Appliance could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code due to improper restrictions on code generation.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Security Verify Access Appliance>=10.0.0.0<=10.0.0.9
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0.0.0 - 10.0.9.0
IBM Verify Identity Access<=11.0.0.0
IBM Security Verify Access>=10.0.0<=10.0.0.9
IBM Security Verify Access=11.0.0

Event History

Feb 20, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0161?

CVE-2025-0161 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0161?

To fix CVE-2025-0161, upgrade your IBM Security Verify Access Appliance to version 10.0.0.10 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0161?

CVE-2025-0161 affects local users of IBM Security Verify Access Appliance versions 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.9 and 11.0.0.0.

4

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2025-0161 represent?

CVE-2025-0161 represents a local code execution vulnerability due to improper restrictions on code generation.

5

Can remote users exploit CVE-2025-0161?

No, CVE-2025-0161 is specifically exploitable by local users only.

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