CVE-2025-3218: IBM i improper certificate validation

Published May 6, 2025
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Updated

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is vulnerable to authentication and authorization attacks due to incorrect validation processing in IBM i Netserver. A malicious actor could use the weaknesses, in conjunction with brute force authentication attacks or to bypass authority restrictions, to access the server.

Other sources

IBM i is vulnerable to authentication and authorization attacks due to incorrect validation processing in IBM i Netserver.  A malicious actor could use the weaknesses, in conjunction with brute force authentication attacks or to bypass authority restrictions, to access the server.

IBM

Affected Software

12 affected components
IBM IBM i>=7.2<=7.6
IBM i<=7.6
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i<=7.2
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM i=7.2
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i=7.5
IBM i=7.6
IBM i

Remediation

Information

The issues can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i. IBM i releases 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3 and 7.2 will be fixed. The IBM i PTF numbers for 5770-999 contain the fixes for the vulnerability.

Event History

May 6, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
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-2025-3218?

CVE-2025-3218 is classified as a significant vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-3218?

To fix CVE-2025-3218, apply the latest security patch from IBM for your version of IBM i.

3

What versions of IBM i are affected by CVE-2025-3218?

CVE-2025-3218 affects IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.

4

What kind of attacks does CVE-2025-3218 enable?

CVE-2025-3218 enables authentication and authorization attacks, including brute force attempts and authority bypass.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-3218 if I cannot apply the patch immediately?

There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2025-3218, so applying the patch is strongly advised.

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