Command Injection Vulnerability in IBM GPFS and Elastic Storage Server
CVE-2016-0392

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
General Parallel File System Storage Server
Elastic Storage Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2016

Summary

A command injection vulnerability exists in IBM's General Parallel File System (GPFS) and Elastic Storage Server, affecting certain versions. This flaw allows local users to exploit a crafted parameter in a setuid program, potentially gaining elevated privileges on the system. Ensuring updates and patches are applied is critical to protecting against potential exploitation.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91082
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137373/IBM-GPFS-Spec...
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV84206
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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