Command Injection Vulnerability in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy

CVE-2024-41783

What is CVE-2024-41783?

CVE-2024-41783 is a command injection vulnerability identified in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy, a tool designed for secure data transmission and protection of sensitive information across enterprise networks. This vulnerability arises from improper validation of user inputs, allowing a privileged user to execute unauthorized commands on the underlying operating system. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security breaches, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems and data, jeopardizing the integrity and availability of critical business functions.

Technical Details

The vulnerability affects several versions of IBM Sterling Secure Proxy, including 6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0. The flaw is rooted in a failure to properly validate specific types of input, which can allow for command injection by users with elevated privileges. This lack of input validation creates an attack vector where malicious input could be processed as legitimate commands by the operating system, potentially leading to various forms of system exploitation.

Potential impact of CVE-2024-41783

1. Unauthorized System Access: Exploitation of this vulnerability could grant attackers elevated access rights, enabling them to execute detrimental commands, modify configurations, or manipulate data.

2. Data Breaches: An attacker could bypass security measures to access, steal, or corrupt sensitive information, leading to potential regulatory non-compliance and reputational damage for the affected organization.

3. Disruption of Operations: The vulnerability could lead to significant disruptions in the organization’s operations, as compromised systems may require extensive recovery efforts and could be rendered inoperative.

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