CVE-2025-3357CWE-1285

IBM Tivoli Monitoring code execution

Critical · published May 28, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single oversight in IBM Tivoli Monitoring could let attackers run any code they want—imagine a package delivery that opens without verification! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that serves dishes without checking for allergens. If the chef doesn’t validate the ingredients, diners could be in for a nasty surprise! An attacker could gain complete control over the system, accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even shutting down services entirely. This kind of access could lead to catastrophic data breaches or operational disruptions, leaving organizations vulnerable to significant harm.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves dishes without checking for allergens. If the chef doesn’t validate the ingredients, diners could be in for a nasty surprise! This vulnerability arises from improper validation of an index value in a dynamically allocated array, allowing attackers to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code remotely without needing authentication.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control over the system, accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even shutting down services entirely. This kind of access could lead to catastrophic data breaches or operational disruptions, leaving organizations vulnerable to significant harm. Update IBM Tivoli Monitoring to version 6.3.0.8 or later immediately. Ensure that all service packs are reviewed and applied promptly. Regularly check for patches to maintain security integrity! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll secure your system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01027 · 63.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1285 · Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input
Published
2025-05-28T14:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAY 14:51Z
    IBM Tivoli Monitoring code execution
    cvelistv5