SB2018112005 - Remote code execution in IBM Case Manager

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SB2018112005 - Remote code execution in IBM Case Manager

Published: November 20, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018112005
CSH 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 vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1884)

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to path traversal. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use a specially crafted request with directory-traversal sequences ('../') to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability has been dubbed "Zip Slip".


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References