CVE-2024-22346

IBM i privilege escalation

Description

Db2 for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 infrastructure could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. IBM X-Force ID: 280203.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM i
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7140499 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/280203 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22346?
CVE-2024-22346 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22346?
To fix CVE-2024-22346, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-22346 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22346 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-22346?
CVE-2024-22346 affects IBM i.
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