IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability in IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i on IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 allows users to gain elevated privileges. This issue arises from an unqualified library call, which could enable a malicious actor to execute user-controlled code with administrator rights.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users executing code with elevated privileges, potentially allowing for administrative access and control over the system.

Remediation

Users can apply a PTF to IBM i to address this vulnerability. The PTF number for 5770-JS1, which contains the fix, is SJ05929. This version is a skip ship product installable on IBM i releases 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.