CVE-2018-1465

Vulnerability

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize, and IBM FlashSystem products versions 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 contain a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to obtain the private key used for GUI communications [1][2][3]. The exact mechanism is not detailed in the available references, but it is accessible to authenticated users.

Exploitation

An attacker needs valid credentials to the management interface (authenticated user). Once authenticated, they can retrieve the private key, possibly through a web or CLI command. No additional privileges or user interaction beyond authentication are required.

Impact

Successfully exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to obtain the private key, which could then be used to decrypt or impersonate encrypted GUI communications, leading to information disclosure or further compromise of the management interface.

Mitigation

IBM has not yet disclosed a specific fix for this vulnerability in the available advisories. Users are advised to monitor IBM's security bulletins for updates. No workaround is provided.