Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms

Published: 2023-01-30

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2018-1890 CVE-2019-2426
CWE-ID	CWE-427 CWE-200
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU71638

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1890

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privilege on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform uses absolute RPATHs. A local user can trigger the vulnerability to facilitate code injection and elevate privilege on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms : before 4.1.0.4.0.5

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878234

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU17050