How severe is CVE-2024-47115?

CVE-2024-47115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-47115 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47115?

CVE-2024-47115 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47115?

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-2024-47115 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-47115 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42783.

When was CVE-2024-47115 published?

CVE-2024-47115 was published on 2024-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-47115

CVE-2024-47115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42783
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Vios
Published: 2024-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3 and VIOS 3.1 and 4.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary commands on the system due to improper neutralization of input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47115?: IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3 and VIOS 3.1 and 4.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary commands on the system due to improper neutralization of input.
How severe is CVE-2024-47115?: CVE-2024-47115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-47115 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-47115?: CVE-2024-47115 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47115?: 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-2024-47115 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-47115 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42783.
When was CVE-2024-47115 published?: CVE-2024-47115 was published on 2024-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7178033

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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