#VU1014 SQL injection in IBM Security Guardium - CVE-2016-0249

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1014

Vulnerability 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-2016-0249

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Guardium
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command and leads to arbitrary SQL commands execution.
Successful exploitatio of the vulnerability results in SQL injection attack on the vulnerable system.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 8.2 - 10.1

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990363

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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.