Restricted shell escape in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem V9000 products

1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU66528

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29873

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information and perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to restricted shell escape. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system and perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud: before 8.4.2.0

IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software: before 8.4.2.0

IBM FlashSystem 5000: before 8.4.2.0

IBM FlashSystem 5200: before 8.4.2.0

IBM FlashSystem 7200: before 8.4.2.0

IBM FlashSystem 9200: before 8.4.2.0

IBM FlashSystem 9100 Family: before 8.4.2.0

IBM FlashSystem V9000: before 8.4.2.0

IBM Storwize V3500: before 8.4.2.0

IBM Storwize V3700: before 8.4.2.0

IBM Storwize V5100: before 8.4.2.0

IBM Storwize V5000: before 8.4.2.0

IBM Storwize V7000: before 8.4.2.0

IBM SAN Volume Controller: before 8.4.2.0

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-vulnerability-in-sed-affects-ibm-san-volume-controller-ibm-storwize-ibm-spectrum-virtualize-and-ibm-flashsystem-v9000-products/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6497111

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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