Path traversal in IBM Tivoli System Automation Application Manager

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU15369

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1770

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the Admin Console interface. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Tivoli System Automation Application Manager: 4.1.0.0 - 4.1.0.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_tivoli_system_automation_application_manager:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_tivoli_system_automation_application_manager:4.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/737417

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.