Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2015-5211 CVE-2020-5421 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-552 CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
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IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
EUVDB-ID: #VU77101
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5211
CWE-ID:
CWE-552 - Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to Reflected File Download (RFD) attack. A remote unauthenticated attacker can perform a Reflected File Download (RFD) attack by tricking victim into opening a specially crafted URL with a batch script extension and then execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager: before 6.4.2.18
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001557
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.
2) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU49739
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5421
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core (Spring Framework) component in Oracle Communications Session Report Manager. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager: before 6.4.2.18
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001557
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
