CVE-2024-51459

HIGH
Published Mar 19, 2025 Modified Jul 7, 2025 CWE-280

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a local user to execute privileged commands due to the improper handling of permissions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-280 CWE-280

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm infosphere_information_server
ibm aix
linux linux_kernel
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51459? +
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a local user to execute privileged commands due to the improper handling of permissions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-51459? +
CVE-2024-51459 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51459? +
CVE-2024-51459 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: aix, infosphere_information_server, linux_kernel, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51459? +
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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