Vulnerability identifier: #VU88477

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27261

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Storage Defender - Resiliency Service
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a privileged user in adjacent network to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A privileged user in adjacent network can install a potentially dangerous tar file, which could give access to subsequent systems where the package was installed.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Storage Defender - Resiliency Service : 2.0.0 - 2.0.2

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148023

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.