Remote code execution in IBM Tivoli System Automation Application Manager

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU16531

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1904

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary Java code through an administrative client class with a serialized object from untrusted sources.

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

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/793333

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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