IBM-XFORCE-244510: Medium severity ibm iseries as/400 vulnerability
IBM i privilege escalation
Other sources
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow an authenticated privileged administrator to gain elevated privileges in non-default configurations, as a result of improper SQL processing. By using a specially crafted SQL operation, the administrator could exploit the vulnerability to perform additional administrator operations. IBM X-Force ID: 244510.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of IBM-XFORCE-244510?
IBM-XFORCE-244510 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation by an authenticated user.
How do I fix IBM-XFORCE-244510?
To fix IBM-XFORCE-244510, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by IBM for the affected versions of IBM i.
Who is affected by IBM-XFORCE-244510?
IBM-XFORCE-244510 affects authenticated privileged administrators using IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5.
What causes the IBM-XFORCE-244510 vulnerability?
The vulnerability IBM-XFORCE-244510 is caused by improper SQL processing, allowing for exploitation through specially crafted SQL operations.
Can IBM-XFORCE-244510 be exploited remotely?
No, IBM-XFORCE-244510 requires authentication, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without valid access credentials.