CVE-2024-55898

HIGH
2025-02-24 [email protected]
8.5
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:28 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 24, 2025 - 02:15 nvd
HIGH 8.5

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Information Disclosure IBM

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

Analysis

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. Affected products include: Ibm I.

Affected Products

Ibm I.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +42
POC: 0

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