Open redirect in IBM FlashSystem 840 and 900

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU15156

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11784

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URI.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary URI.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FlashSystem 900 9843-UF3: All versions

FlashSystem 840 9840-AE1 & 9843-AE1: All versions

FlashSystem 900 9840-AE3 and 9843-AE3: All versions

FlashSystem 900 9840-AE2 and 9843-AE2: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_900_9843-uf3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_840_9840-ae1_and_9843-ae1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_900_9840-ae3_and_9843-ae3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_900_9840-ae2_and_9843-ae2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/957183

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.