CVE-2024-47104: i Permission Flaw — Fix

Description

IBM i 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to an authenticated user gaining elevated privilege to a physical file. A user with authority to a view can alter the based-on physical file security attributes without having object management rights to the physical file. A malicious actor can use the elevated privileges to perform actions restricted by their view privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	i	All
ibm	i	All
ibm	i	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7179158

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47104? +

IBM i 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to an authenticated user gaining elevated privilege to a physical file. A user with authority to a view can alter the based-on physical file security attributes without having object management rights to the physical file. A malicious actor can use the elevated privileges to perform actions restricted by their view privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-47104? +

CVE-2024-47104 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47104? +

CVE-2024-47104 affects products from ibm, specifically: i. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47104? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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