CVE-2018-1462

Description

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products ( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, and 8.1.1) could allow an authenticated user to access system files they should not have access to including deleting files or causing a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 140363.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Storwize V3700
Affected: IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software
Affected: IBM SAN Volume Controller
Affected: IBM Storwize V5000
Affected: IBM Storwize V7000 (2076)
Affected: IBM FlashSystem V9000
Affected: IBM Storwize V3500
Affected: IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140363 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1012282 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104349 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1012263 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1012283 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1462?
CVE-2018-1462 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1462?
To fix CVE-2018-1462, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1462 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1462 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1462?
CVE-2018-1462 affects IBM Storwize V3700, IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software, IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize V5000, IBM Storwize V7000 (2076), IBM FlashSystem V9000, IBM Storwize V3500, IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud.
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