CVE-2024-27260

IBM AIX command execution

Description

IBM AIX could 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1 allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 283985.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM AIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7152543 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283985 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27260?
CVE-2024-27260 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27260?
To fix CVE-2024-27260, 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-2024-27260 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27260 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-2024-27260?
CVE-2024-27260 affects IBM AIX.
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