CVE-2012-4856 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM Power Service Processors due to a failure to enforce firewall code execution.
- 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-2012-4856?
CVE-2012-4856 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-### and 940#-### before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4856?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Power 5, Ibm Power 5 System Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4856?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-4856 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4856 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24q6-6vv9-w6vj.