IBM Integrated Analytics System update for libxml2



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-3516
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM Integrated Analytics System
Web applications / Other software

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU54222

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3516

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in xmllint. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Integrated Analytics System: before 1.0.30.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7171520


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.



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