Improper input validation in SAN Volume Controller, Storwize family and FlashSystem V9000

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU28634

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6056

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core (Apache Tomcat) component in Instantis EnterpriseTrack. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM SAN Volume Controller: before 7.8.0.2

IBM Storwize V3500: before 7.8.0.2

IBM Storwize V3700: before 7.8.0.2

IBM Storwize V5000: before 7.8.0.2

IBM Storwize V7000: before 7.8.0.2

IBM FlashSystem V9000: before 7.8.0.2

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/697021

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.