Information disclosure in IBM Cloud Pak System

1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU66528

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29873

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information and perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to restricted shell escape. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system and perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Pak System: 2.3.0 - 2.3.3.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_cloud_pak_system:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.3:iFix 1:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-vulnerability-in-ibm-san-volume-controller-ibm-storwize-and-ibm-flashsystem-shipped-with-cloud-pak-system/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6611965

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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