Security bulletin: Authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family (CVE-2012-6354)

Problem

Security bulletin: Authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family (CVE-2012-6354)

Resolving The Problem

Security Bulletin

Summary

Administrative access to the system via the GUI may be obtained without supplying proper credentials.

Vulnerability Details

CVE****ID:
CVE-2012-6354

DESCRIPTION:

The vulnerability can be exploited by a user with access to the system’s management IP interface. If successful the user can gain access with superuser privilege which will allow any modification to the configuration, including complete deletion.

CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See <http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/80716&gt; for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM SAN Volume Controller
Storwize V7000 for Lenovo
Storwize V5000 for Lenovo
Storwize V3700 for Lenovo
Storwize V3500 for Lenovo

All products affected when running a version below V6.4.1.7 or V7.1.0.6.

Remediation/Fixes

For IBM SAN Volume Controller, Storwize V7000, V5000, V3700 and V3500 for Lenovo and IBM Flex System V7000, install PTF level 7.1.0.1, 6.4.1.3, 6.3.0.7 or 6.2.0.6.

Workarounds and Mitigations

Access to the system’s IP interface can be restricted, for example using a private network or firewall technology. Only users with access to the IP interface can exploit the vulnerability.