CVE-2024-31879

Name: CVE-2024-31879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-18T16:15:47.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-31879 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code leading to a denial of service of network ports on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. IBM X-Force ID: 287539.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code leading to a denial of service of network ports on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. IBM X-Force ID: 287539.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.2
Ibm	I	7.3
Ibm	I	7.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/287539Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7154380Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/287539Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7154380Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31879?

How severe is CVE-2024-31879?

CVE-2024-31879 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31879?

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