SB2022091428 - Remote code execution in IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager



SB2022091428 - Remote code execution in IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager

Published: September 14, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022091428
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29505)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote user can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.