SB2023030103 - Improper access control in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products



SB2023030103 - Improper access control in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products

Published: March 1, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030103
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4686)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user authenticated via LDAP can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.