Insecure DLL loading in IBM i

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU97696

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38330

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the unqualified library program call. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM i: 7.2 - 7.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:ibm_corporation:ibm_i:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm_corporation:ibm_i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm_corporation:ibm_i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159615
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/295227

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.