SB2022091901 - Restricted shell escape in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem V9000 products
Published: September 19, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022091901
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29873)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information and perform a denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to restricted shell escape. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system and perform a denial of service attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-vulnerability-in-sed-affects-ibm-san-volume-controller-ibm-storwize-ibm-spectrum-virtualize-and-ibm-flashsystem-v9000-products/"
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-vulnerability-in-sed-affects-ibm-san-volume-controller-ibm-storwize-ibm-spectrum-virtualize-and-ibm-flashsystem-v9000-products/</a><br>
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6497111<br><br></p>