SB2024010427 - Link following in IBM Cloud Pak System
Published: January 4, 2024 Updated: January 4, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024010427
Severity
Medium
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) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4759)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted symbolic link into the repository, trick the victim into cloning it and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.