SB2020030605 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus



SB2020030605 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Published: March 6, 2020 Updated: April 3, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020030605
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 83% Low 17%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.


1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4213)

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists within the Administrative Console Framework service due to improper validation of a user-supplied string in the "username" parameter before using it to execute a system call. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP command and execute arbitrary command on the system.


2) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4222)

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists within the Administrative Console Framework service due to improper validation of a user-supplied string in the "password" parameter before using it to execute a system call. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP command and execute arbitrary command on the system.


3) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4212)

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists within the Administrative Console Framework service due to improper validation of a user-supplied string in the "hfpackage" parameter before using it to execute a system call. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP command and execute arbitrary command on the system.


4) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4211)

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists within the Administrative Console Framework service due to improper validation of a user-supplied string in the "hostname" parameter before using it to execute a system call. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP command and execute arbitrary command on the system.


5) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4210)

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists within the Administrative Console Framework service in the "changeAdministratorPassword" functionality due to improper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP command and execute arbitrary command on the system.


6) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4703)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the user id and password may be exposed when protecting Microsoft SQL or Microsoft Exchange. A remote attacker on the local network with intimate knowledge of the system can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.