IBM Perf Tools for i 7.2-7.5 Local Priv Escalation via Unqualified Lib Call
CVE-2024-27264 Published on May 22, 2024
IBM Performance Tools for i privilege escalation
IBM Performance Tools for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. IBM X-Force ID: 284563.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-27264 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Types
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2024-27264 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Incorrect Default Permissions
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-27264
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Affected Versions
IBM i Version 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 is affected by CVE-2024-27264Exploit Probability
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