IBM i 7.3/7.4/7.5 Navigator for i Interface authentication bypass
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in IBM i 7.3/7.4/7.5 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Navigator for i Interface. Such manipulation leads to authentication bypass. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-51464. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in IBM i 7.3/7.4/7.5. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Navigator for i Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication bypass vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-288. A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:
IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 is vulnerable to bypassing Navigator for i interface restrictions. By sending a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely perform operations that the user is not allowed to perform when using Navigator for i.
The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-51464 since 10/28/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.
The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (52210). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploiting
Class: Authentication bypassCWE: CWE-288 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/28/2024 🔍12/21/2024 🔍
12/21/2024 🔍
06/17/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-51464 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-51464
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289160
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 12/21/2024 15:44Updated: 06/17/2025 01:55
Changes: 12/21/2024 15:44 (63), 12/25/2024 17:25 (1), 12/30/2024 10:05 (2), 06/17/2025 01:55 (11)
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