CVE-2024-27260 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX could 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1 allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 283985.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-250

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283985Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7152543Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283985Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7152543Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-27260?

CVE-2024-27260 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). IBM AIX could 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1 allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 283985.

How severe is CVE-2024-27260?

CVE-2024-27260 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27260?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.