Vulnerability identifier: #VU25797
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists within the Administrative Console Framework service due to improper validation of a user-supplied string in the "hostname" parameter before using it to execute a system call. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP command and execute arbitrary command on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus: 10.1.0.0 - 10.1.5.0
External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175022
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3178863
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-273/
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.