SB2023051608 - Insecure dynamic library loading in IBM Cloud Automation Manager 



SB2023051608 - Insecure dynamic library loading in IBM Cloud Automation Manager

Published: May 16, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023051608
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insecure dynamic library loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14271)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads NSS libraries in docker cp in an insecure manner. A local attacker can pass a specially crafted library file to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.