CVE-2021-39065
Description
IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function . A remote attacker could inject arbitrary shell commands which would be executed on the affected system. IBM X-Force ID: 214958.
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IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via improper input validation in the Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function.
Vulnerability
IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management versions 2.2.13 and earlier contain a command injection vulnerability in the Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function due to improper validation of user-supplied input [1].
Exploitation
A remote attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input to the login or uploadcertificate endpoints. The attack complexity is high, requiring detailed knowledge of the system or successful brute-force attempts [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary command execution on the affected system with the privileges of the Spectrum Copy Data Management service, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability [1].
Mitigation
IBM has not yet specified a fixed version in the available references. Users should monitor the IBM support page for updates and apply patches as soon as they are released. Until then, restrict network access to the Admin Console and enforce strong input validation [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <=2.2.13
- IBM/Spectrum Copy Data Managementv5Range: 2.2.13
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214958mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6525554mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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