#VU6675 Security restrictions bypass in IBM Algo One Core - CVE-2017-5648

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6675

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5648

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Algo One Core
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the failure to use the appropriate facade object by certain application listener calls. A remote attacker can access and modify arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Algo One Core: 4.9.1 - 5.1.0

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004763&myns=swgimgmt&mynp=OCSSXQK...

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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.