CVE-2025-33103 Details
Description
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i, affecting IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. This vulnerability allows a malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system to elevate privileges and gain root access.
Users can apply the appropriate PTF for their IBM i version to address this vulnerability. PTF numbers and download links are available on the IBM Support Fix Central website.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 20, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7233799 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
| CWE-250 | Execution with Unnecessary Privileges | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ibm i | 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 17, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |