#VU15751 Privilege escalation in IBM Security Verify Access


Published: 2018-11-06 | Updated: 2018-11-07

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15751

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1850

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Access
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists on systems with Advanced Access Control services due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges to conduct further attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Access: 9.0.3.1 - 9.0.5


External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734555


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.


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