Observable response discrepancy in IBM i

1) Observable Response Discrepancy

EUVDB-ID: #VU94752

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31870

CWE-ID: CWE-204 - Observable Response Discrepancy

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A local authenticated attacker, without having authority to the related *USRPRF objects can gather information about users that can be targeted in further attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM i: 7.2 - 7.5

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

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157638

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.