Improper input validation in IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU62511

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39140

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Policy (XStream) component in Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager: before 6.4.2.17

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857293

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.