Cryptographic issues in IBM FlashSystem models 840 and 900

1) Cryptographic issues

EUVDB-ID: #VU89648

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2730

CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly perform Elliptical Curve Cryptography (ECC) multiplications. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to forge signatures by persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted website.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FlashSystem 840 9840-AE1 & 9843-AE1: before 1.2.1.9

FlashSystem 900 9840-AE2 and 9843-AE2: before 1.2.1.9

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_840_9840-ae1_and_9843-ae1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:ibm_corporation:flashsystem_900_9840-ae2_and_9843-ae2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/690793

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.