CVE-2024-55898

Summary

CVE-2024-55898 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5. This issue permits users with the ability to compile or restore programs to elevate their privileges, effectively enabling them to run malicious code with administrative access. The root cause stems from an unchecked library call, leaving the system open to potential exploitation by attackers. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to IBM i users and requires immediate attention and patching to mitigate potential threats.

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