SB2023121336 - Use of default credentials in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM FlashSystem and IBM Storage Virtualize products



SB2023121336 - Use of default credentials in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM FlashSystem and IBM Storage Virtualize products

Published: December 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023121336
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of default credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43042)

CWE-ID: CWE-1392 - Use of Default Credentials

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the usage of default passwords for a privileged user. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.