Vulnerability identifier: #VU89608

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1495

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FlashSystem 840 9840-AE1 & 9843-AE1
Other software / Other software solutions
FlashSystem 900 9840-AE2 and 9843-AE2
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote user with specialized access can overwrite arbitrary files which could cause a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1012280
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1012281
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141148

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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