CVE-2018-1822

Description

IBM FlashSystem 900 product GUI allows a specially crafted attack to bypass the authentication requirements of the system, resulting in the ability to remotely change the superuser password. This can be used by an attacker to gain administrative control or to deny service. IBM X-Force ID: 150296.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM FlashSystem 900
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150296 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10732962 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1822?
CVE-2018-1822 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1822?
To fix CVE-2018-1822, 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-2018-1822 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1822 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-2018-1822?
CVE-2018-1822 affects IBM FlashSystem 900.
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