CVE-2018-1462 Missing authorization in FlashSystem V9000

High 7.6 Published 17 May 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Authenticated users can access restricted system files, delete data, or cause denial of service in IBM storage products.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1462?

CVE-2018-1462 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IBM FlashSystem V9000, published on 17 May 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, 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) could allow an authenticated user to access system files they should not have access to including deleting files or causing a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 140363.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1462?

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-2018-1462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1462 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-2018-1462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-45v3-x47m-5fcr.