Command Injection Vulnerability in IBM Avocent KVM Switch
CVE-2013-0526

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Global Console Manager 16 Firmware
Global Console Manager 32 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2013

What is CVE-2013-0526?

The Global Console Manager versions 16 and 32 prior to 1.20.0.22575 on the IBM Avocent 1754 KVM switch have a vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands. This issue arises from improper handling of shell metacharacters in the 'count' and 'size' parameters, posing significant security risks to users and systems relying on these KVM switches.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85367
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http://www.bitcloud.es/2013/08/vulnerabilidad-en-kvms-gcm...
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http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndoci...
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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