CVE-2024-52895: i — Fix

Description

IBM i 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to a database access denial of service caused by a bypass of a database capabilities restriction check. A privileged bad actor can remove or otherwise impact database infrastructure files resulting in incorrect behavior of software products that rely upon the database.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-754 CWE-754

Affected Products

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

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183052

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52895? +

IBM i 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to a database access denial of service caused by a bypass of a database capabilities restriction check. A privileged bad actor can remove or otherwise impact database infrastructure files resulting in incorrect behavior of software products that rely upon the database. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-52895? +

CVE-2024-52895 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2024-52895? +

CVE-2024-52895 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-2024-52895? +

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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