Improper authentication in IBM FlashSystem 5300



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-39723
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Storage Virtualize
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU94638

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39723

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a user with physical access to the system to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM FlashSystem 5300 USB ports may be usable even if the port has been disabled. A user with physical access to the system can use the USB port to cause loss of access to data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Storage Virtualize: before 8.7.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159333


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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