Vulnerability identifier: #VU663
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM AIX
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to obtain data on the target system.
The weakess exists due to directory traversal flaw in the Eclipse Help component shipped by the Tivoli Lightweight Infrastructure (LWI). Submission of specially crafted URL, containing directory traversal sequences allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in access to sensitive information on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this issue.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM AIX: 5.3 - 7.1
External links
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/pconsole_mitigation.asc
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.