SB2021122234 - Improper neutralization of null byte or NUL Character in IBM Cloud Automation Manager
Published: December 22, 2021 Updated: May 16, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021122234
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Null Byte or NUL Character (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7928)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes NUL characters or null bytes when they are sent to a downstream component. A remote authenticated attacker can trigger a read overrun and access arbitrary memory by issuing specially crafted queries.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.