Out-of-bounds write in IBM XIV Storage System Gen2

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU84832

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0235

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in the __nss_hostname_digits_dots function in glibc. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) gethostbyname or (2) gethostbyname2 function.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

XIV Storage System Gen2: before 10.2.4.e-7

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:xiv_storage_system_gen2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/690225

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.