CVE-2024-56347

Name: CVE-2024-56347
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-18T17:15:44.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-56347 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimsh service SSL/TLS protection mechanisms could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimsh service SSL/TLS protection mechanisms could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-114

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	7.2
Ibm	Aix	7.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7186621Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56347?

IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimsh service SSL/TLS protection mechanisms could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.

How severe is CVE-2024-56347?

CVE-2024-56347 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56347?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-56347?

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Source: NVD / NIST