Insecure DLL loading in IBM i - CVE-2024-55898

 

Insecure DLL loading in IBM i - CVE-2024-55898

Published: February 26, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU104214
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-55898
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unqualified library call. A remote user with the capability to compile or restore a program can exploit the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.


Affected software

IBM i

How to mitigate CVE-2024-55898

Install updates from vendor's website.


External References

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