Error handling in IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-41041
CWE-ID CWE-388
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Error Handling

EUVDB-ID: #VU67029

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41041

CWE-ID: CWE-388 - Error Handling

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Java versions 8 and 11 fail to throw the exception captured during bytecode verification when verification is triggered by a MethodHandle invocation. A remote attacker can invoke unverified methods using MethodHandles and bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6855641


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.



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