SB2016042405 - Input validation error in IBM FlashSystem models 840 and 900 



SB2016042405 - Input validation error in IBM FlashSystem models 840 and 900

Published: April 24, 2016 Updated: November 23, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2016042405
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5209)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to manipulate Struts internals, alter user sessions, or affect container settings via vectors involving a top object.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.