Vulnerability identifier: #VU9340

Vulnerability risk: Low

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: CVE-2017-1710

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Service Assistant GUI
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Service Assistant graphical user interface (GUI). A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 8.1.0.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Service Assistant GUI: 8.1.0.0

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1010788

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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.