Security Bulletin: IBM PureData System For Operational Analytics A1791 is affected by an OSPF vulnerability (CVE-2013-0149)

Abstract

The IBM PureData System for Operational Analytics A1791 includes network switches which are used in part for external network access. When configured to use the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol these switches are vulnerable and allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (routing disruption) or obtain sensitive packet information.

IMPORTANT: The IBM PureData System for Operational Analytics A1791 is delivered by IBM without OSPF configured and if OSPF has not been configured post-delivery to use OSPF the system is not vulnerable.

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VULNERABILITY DETAILS

CVE ID:CVE-2013-0149

CVSS
CVSS Base Score: 8.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See <https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84112&gt; for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:C)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:

IBM PureData System for Operational Analytics A1791

REMEDIATION:

FIXES:

If OSPF has already been configured or there is a requirement to configure OSPF, contact IBM Support to obtain an interim fix and the instructions on how to apply the fix.

WORKAROUND(S):

None.

MITIGATION(S):

None.

REFERENCES:

• Complete CVSS Guide
• On-line Calculator V2

RELATED INFORMATION:
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The vulnerability was reported to IBM by Dr. Gabi Nakibly.

CHANGE HISTORY:
October 8, 2013:
-- 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 Flash.
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