CVE-2024-31879

IBM i denial of service

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code leading to a denial of service of network ports on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. IBM X-Force ID: 287539.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM i
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7154380 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/287539 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31879?
CVE-2024-31879 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-31879?
To fix CVE-2024-31879, 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-2024-31879 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-31879 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-2024-31879?
CVE-2024-31879 affects IBM i.
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