CVE-2016-9005 Auth bypass in System Storage
Unauthenticated attackers can change user passwords to gain remote access to IBM TS3100/TS3200 Tape Libraries.
- 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-2016-9005?
CVE-2016-9005 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM Corporation System Storage, published on 8 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM System Storage TS3100-TS3200 Tape Library could allow an unauthenticated user with access to the company network, to change a user's password and gain remote access to the system.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9005?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm System Storage Ts3100-Ts3200 Tape Library.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-9005 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9005 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwmj-g364-qxmg.