Vulnerability Description
IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 288171.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | I | >= 7.3, <= 7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/288171Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7158240Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/288171Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7158240Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-31890?
CVE-2024-31890 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can...
How severe is CVE-2024-31890?
CVE-2024-31890 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-31890?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm I.