SB2018042454 - Improper input validation in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products
Published: April 24, 2018 Updated: July 18, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018042454
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0634)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the expansion of 'h' in the prompt string due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can place shell metacharacters in 'hostname' of a machine and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.