Vulnerability identifier: #VU26555
Vulnerability risk: High
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Scale
Client/Desktop applications /
File managers, FTP clients
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 the "uploadHttpsCertificate" method does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call when parsing the "filename" parameter. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM Spectrum Scale: All versions
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus: 10.1.0.0 - 10.1.5.0
External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175418
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-348/
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.