Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects the IBM i Access Data Transfer Program on Windows. A local user could potentially abuse a buffer overflow to gain higher privileges. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring, exploit details, or evidence of active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to Windows endpoints running IBM i Access 5770-XE1 5R4, 6.1, or 7.1 with the Data Transfer Program installed. The bundle describes local-user exploitation only, not network-based exploitation. Treat this as a legacy endpoint privilege risk. It is not documented here as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but affected clients should be found and remediated through IBM guidance, especially on administrator or shared systems. Mitigation focus: Identify Windows systems with IBM i Access 5770-XE1 5R4, 6.1, or 7.1 installed.; Review IBM support guidance for vendor-provided fixes or replacement versions.; Prioritize remediation on shared workstations and systems used by privileged administrators..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-iaccess-cve20148920-bo(99311)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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