Vulnerability identifier: #VU81890
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM i
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local attacker can trigger the vulnerability and escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM i: 7.2 - 7.5
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7012355
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/254016
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.