SB2017111508 - Privilege escalation in IBM SAN Volume Controller, Storwize Family and FlashSystem V9000



SB2017111508 - Privilege escalation in IBM SAN Volume Controller, Storwize Family and FlashSystem V9000

Published: November 15, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017111508
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1710)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Service Assistant graphical user interface (GUI). A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.