CVE-2025-33108

IBM Backup Recovery and Media Services for i code execution

Description

IBM Backup, Recovery and Media Services for i 7.4 and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to a library unqualified call made by a BRMS program. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with component access to the host operating system.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The issue can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i. IBM i releases 7.5 and 7.4 will be fixed. The IBM i PTF numbers for 5770-BR1 contain the fix for the vulnerability. IBM i Release 5770-BR1 PTF Numbers PTF Download Link 7.5 SJ05907 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05907 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05906

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Backup Recovery and Media Services for i
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7236663 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-33108?
CVE-2025-33108 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-33108?
To fix CVE-2025-33108: The issue can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i. IBM i releases 7.5 and 7.4 will be fixed. The IBM i PTF numbers for 5770-BR1 contain the fix for the vulnerability. IBM i Release 5770-BR1 PTF Numbers PTF Download Link 7.5 SJ05907 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05907 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05906
Is CVE-2025-33108 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-33108 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-2025-33108?
CVE-2025-33108 affects IBM Backup Recovery and Media Services for i.
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