CVE-2018-1438 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An unauthenticated attacker can read arbitrary files on IBM storage systems via the /DLSnap web handler, exposing sensitive system data.

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-2018-1438?

CVE-2018-1438 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products ( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, and 8.1.1) web handler /DLSnap could allow an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 139566.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1438?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Ibm San Volume Controller Firmware, Ibm Spectrum Virtualize, Ibm Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud, Ibm Storwize V3500 Firmware, Ibm Storwize V3700 Firmware, Ibm Storwize V5000 Firmware and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1438 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6xh-p6h6-85r6.