#VU89748 Cryptographic issues in IBM Corporation products - CVE-2014-0860

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89748

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0860

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module
Server applications / Other server solutions
IBM Integrated Management Module
Other software / Other software solutions
Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to containment of cleartext IPMI credentials. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary IPMI commands, and consequently establish a blade remote-control session, by leveraging access to (1) the chassis internal network or (2) the Ethernet-over-USB interface.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: before 3.66E

IBM Integrated Management Module: before 1.43

Integrated Management Module II (IMM2): before 4.15

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5095840
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90880

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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.