Improper input validation in IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU62511

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 3.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39140

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Policy (XStream) component in Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager: before 6.4.2.17

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_tivoli_netcool_configuration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857293

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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