Code Injection in IBM VIOS and IBM AIX - CVE-2024-25021
Published: June 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91113
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25021
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
IBM VIOS
IBM AIX
IBM AIX
How to mitigate CVE-2024-25021
Install updates from vendor's website.
IBM AIX - addressed in versions 7.3.1, 7.3.1.2