CVE-2010-4121 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify, create, or read database records via TCP port 2020 without authentication due to missing authorization checks in the TCP-to-ODBC gateway.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-4121?

CVE-2010-4121 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The TCP-to-ODBC gateway in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 7.1.1.3 does not require authentication for SQL statements, which allows remote attackers to modify, create, or read database records via a session on TCP port 2020. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the "default Microsoft Access database is not password protected because it is intended to be used for evaluation purposes only.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4121?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Os Deployment.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4121?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2010-4121 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4121 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w75g-4cx7-2225.

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