CVE-2024-25021: IBM AIX command execution

Published Feb 21, 2024
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Updated

IBM AIX 7.3, VIOS 4.1's Perl implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 281320.

Other sources

IBM AIX's Perl implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=4.1
IBM VIOS=4.1
IBM AIX=7.3

Event History

Feb 21, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25021?

CVE-2024-25021 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25021?

To fix CVE-2024-25021, update your IBM AIX to a version later than 7.3 and VIOS to a version later than 4.1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-25021?

CVE-2024-25021 affects non-privileged local users of IBM AIX 7.3 and IBM VIOS 4.1 installations.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-25021?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2024-25021 can execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.

5

When was CVE-2024-25021 disclosed?

CVE-2024-25021 was disclosed in January 2024.

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