Security Bulletin
Summary
File upload functionality within IBM PureApplication System might lead to server compromise and Denial of Service (DoS).
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2014-6158
DESCRIPTION:
IBM PureApplication System’s file upload functions might lead to server compromise and DoS when authorized users create or edit components such as a "Script Package", “Add-On”, or "Emergency Fixes".
CVSS Base Score: 9.0
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97707 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM PureApplication System V1.0 and later fix packs
IBM PureApplication System V1.1 and later fix packs
IBM PureApplication System V2.0 and later fix packs
Remediation/Fixes
The solution is to apply the following IBM PureApplication System version fixes.
The PureSystems Managers on all IBM PureApplication Systems types are affected. Upgrade the IBM PureApplication System to the following interim fix (iFix) and fix pack levels:
· For IBM PureApplication System V1.0 and later:
- o Upgrade to IBM PureApplication System V1.0.0.4 iFix 10
- o Upgrade to IBM PureApplication System V1.1.0.5
- o Upgrade to IBM PureApplication System V2.0.0.1
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
19 December 2014: Original version published
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg21693440