Improper authentication in IBM FlashSystem models 840 and 900

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU89607

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1822

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FlashSystem 900 9840-AE2 and 9843-AE2: before 1.4.8.1

FlashSystem 840 9840-AE1 & 9843-AE1: before 1.4.8.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_900_9840-ae2_and_9843-ae2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_840_9840-ae1_and_9843-ae1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/732962

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.