Insecure dynamic library loading in IBM Cloud Automation Manager

1) Insecure dynamic library loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU20969

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14271

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads NSS libraries in docker cp in an insecure manner. A local attacker can pass a specially crafted library file to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Automation Manager: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_cloud_automation_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1072204

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

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.