Vulnerability identifier: #VU82184

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4811

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to reset the administrator superuser password to its default value.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can reset the administrator superuser password to its default value via a direct request to the administrative IP address.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://secunia.com/advisories/61075
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1004846
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69771
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95387

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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.