Vulnerability identifier: #VU89763

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27264

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Performance Tools for i
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can bypass security restrictions bypass to elevate privilege on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Performance Tools for i: 7.2 - 7.5

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7154595
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284563

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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.