#VU91113 Code Injection in IBM AIX and IBM VIOS - CVE-2024-25021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91113

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25021

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM AIX
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
IBM VIOS
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM AIX: 7.3

IBM VIOS: 4.1

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7122628
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/281320

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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.