VDB-296611 · CVE-2024-55898 · GCVE-0-2024-55898

IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-55898. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM i 7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-55898 since 12/12/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/04/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 8.5
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/12/2024 🔍
02/24/2025 +74 days 🔍
02/24/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/04/2025 +129 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-55898 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-55898
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-296611

Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2025 07:40
Updated: 07/04/2025 01:31
Changes: 02/24/2025 07:40 (63), 07/04/2025 01:31 (1)
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