Restricted shell escape in IBM SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family

1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU66528

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29873

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information and perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to restricted shell escape. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system and perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family: before 7.8.1.14

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:ibm_corporation:san_volume_controller_and_storwize_family:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6497111

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.