IBM AIX/VIOS TCP IP Kernel denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM AIX and VIOS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component TCP IP Kernel. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-52906. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM AIX and VIOS (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component TCP IP Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-52906 since 11/17/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234452 (AIX : Multiple Vulnerabilities (IJ52533)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (234452). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 234452
Nessus Name: AIX : Multiple Vulnerabilities (IJ52533)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/17/2024 🔍
12/25/2024 +38 days 🔍
12/25/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/26/2025 +212 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-52906 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-52906
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289296

Entryinfo

Created: 12/25/2024 17:06
Updated: 07/26/2025 00:08
Changes: 12/25/2024 17:06 (64), 04/16/2025 08:02 (2), 07/26/2025 00:08 (1)
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