CVE-2024-45672: IBM Security Verify Bridge 1.0.0 through 1.0.15 could allow a local privileged user to overwrite files due to

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45672 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting security verify bridge. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Security Verify Bridge 1.0.0 through 1.0.15 could allow a local privileged user to overwrite files due to excessive privileges granted to the agent. which could also cause a denial of service.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-471
Published	2025-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-23 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm security verify bridge UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.0.16

Fixed in: 1.0.16

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy security-verify-bridge || rpm -q security-verify-bridge || security-verify-bridge --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security-verify-bridge

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade security-verify-bridge

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison security-verify-bridge sudo apt install security-verify-bridge=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold security-verify-bridge

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list security-verify-bridge sudo dnf downgrade security-verify-bridge-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add security-verify-bridge

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-45672?

security verify bridge: upgrade to 1.0.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45672 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45672 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-45672 affect?

CVE-2024-45672 affects security verify bridge. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). IBM Security Verify Bridge 1.0.0 through 1.0.15 could allow a local privileged user to overwrite files due to excessive privileges granted to the agent. which could also cause a denial of service.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45672?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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