CVE-2024-27273 IBM AIX privilege escalation

High 8.1 Published 7 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

A flaw in IBM AIX Unix domain datagram sockets allows local attackers to escalate privileges via SO_PEERID operations.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-27273?

CVE-2024-27273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 7 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM AIX's Unix domain (AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1) datagram socket implementation could potentially expose applications using Unix domain datagram sockets with SO_PEERID operation and may lead to privilege escalation. IBM X-Force ID: 284903.

Weakness: CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27273?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Aix, Ibm Vios.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27273?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27273 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-27273 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27273 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r925-j225-84gm.