IBM Spectrum Scale up to 5.0.5.6/5.1.0.3 System Core format string

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7.3$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Spectrum Scale up to 5.0.5.6/5.1.0.3. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component System Core. Performing a manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-29740. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Spectrum Scale up to 5.0.5.6/5.1.0.3 (Network Attached Storage Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component System Core. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 06/02/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-29740. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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 X-Force (201474). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

03/31/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-29740 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-29740
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176127
X-Force: 201474

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2021 05:33
Updated: 06/03/2021 18:00
Changes: 06/02/2021 05:33 (39), 06/03/2021 17:53 (3), 06/03/2021 18:00 (1)
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