Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in IBM FlashSystem 900
CVE-2018-1822

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Flashsystem 900
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-1822?

The IBM FlashSystem 900 is susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit the product's graphical user interface (GUI) by delivering specially crafted requests. This flaw permits unauthorized modification of the superuser password, allowing attackers to gain administrative privileges or enable denial of service attacks. Proper security measures should be enforced to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150296
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10732962
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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