CVE-2024-27275
CVE-2024-27275 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-266.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24514
- Weakness: CWE-266
- Affected product: Ibm I
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by an insufficient authority requirement. A local user without administrator privilege can configure a physical file trigger to execute with the privileges of a user socially engineered to access the target file. The correction is to require administrator privilege to configure trigger support.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-27275?
- IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by an insufficient authority requirement. A local user without administrator privilege can configure a physical file trigger to execute with the privileges of a user socially engineered to access the target file. The correction is to require administrator privilege to configure trigger support.
- How severe is CVE-2024-27275?
- CVE-2024-27275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-27275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-27275?
- CVE-2024-27275 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-27275?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-27275 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-27275 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24514.
- When was CVE-2024-27275 published?
- CVE-2024-27275 was published on 2024-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157637
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/285203
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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