IBM SAN Volume Controller up to 8.1.1 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM SAN Volume Controller, Storwize, Spectrum Virtualize and FlashSystem up to 8.1.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to inadequate encryption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1466. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM SAN Volume Controller, Storwize, Spectrum Virtualize and FlashSystem up to 8.1.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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) use weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 140397.

The bug was discovered 05/14/2018. The weakness was shared 05/17/2018 by Security Team (Basti) with Google Security Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1466 since 12/13/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/14/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 104349†). The entries VDB-117958, VDB-117960, VDB-117961 and VDB-117962 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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12/13/2017 🔍
05/11/2018 +149 days 🔍
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05/18/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/14/2023 +1761 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Researcher: Security Team (Basti)
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1466 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1466
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117964
X-Force: 140397
SecurityFocus: 104349 - Multiple IBM Products Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/18/2018 09:01
Updated: 03/14/2023 09:29
Changes: 05/18/2018 09:01 (61), 02/07/2020 10:01 (6), 03/14/2023 09:28 (3), 03/14/2023 09:29 (1)
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