CVE-2024-27273 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX's Unix domain (AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1) datagram socket implementation could potentially expose applications using Unix domain datagram sockets with SO_PEERID operation and may lead to privilege escalation. IBM X-Force ID: 284903.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-266

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284903Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150297Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284903Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150297Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-27273?

CVE-2024-27273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). IBM AIX's Unix domain (AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1) datagram socket implementation could potentially expose applications using Unix domain datagram sockets with SO_PEERID operation and may le...

How severe is CVE-2024-27273?

CVE-2024-27273 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27273?

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