Data handling in IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition

1) Data handling

EUVDB-ID: #VU11285

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12624

CWE-ID: CWE-19 - Data Handling

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to data handling. A remote attacker can send specially crafted message attachment header and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition: before 4.2.0.5

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:tivoli_network_manager_ip_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/305321

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.