CVE-2024-25021

IBM AIX command execution

Description

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.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM AIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7122628 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/281320 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25021?
CVE-2024-25021 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-25021?
To fix CVE-2024-25021, 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-2024-25021 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-25021 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-2024-25021?
CVE-2024-25021 affects IBM AIX.
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