CVE-2024-27273

Name: CVE-2024-27273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-07T21:15:09.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27273 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1
Ibm	Vios	4.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2
Ibm	Aix	7.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284903Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150297Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284903Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150297Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27273?

How severe is CVE-2024-27273?

CVE-2024-27273 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27273?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST