#VU16638 Input validation error in IBM DataPower Gateway - CVE-2018-1677
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16638
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM DataPower Gateway
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of full file system. A local attacker can cause a denial of service.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website:
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 7.1.0.23 | IT25469 | Install the fix pack. |
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 7.2.0.21 | IT25469 | Install the fix pack. |
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 7.5.0.16 | IT25469 | Install the fix pack. |
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 7.5.1.15 | IT25469 | Install the fix pack. |
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 7.5.2.15 | IT25469 | Install the fix pack. |
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 7.6.0.8 | IT25469 | Install the fix pack. |
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 7.7.1.1 | IT25469 | Install the fix pack. |
Vulnerable software versions
IBM DataPower Gateway: 7.1, 7.2, 7.5 - 7.5.2, 7.6, 7.7
External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145171
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744555
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.
