IBM Storage Virtualize up to 8.7.2.1 RPCAdapter Service process control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in IBM Storage Virtualize up to 8.7.2.1. This affects an unknown part of the component RPCAdapter Service. The manipulation results in process control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-0160. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Storage Virtualize up to 8.7.2.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component RPCAdapter Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a process control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-114. Executing commands or loading libraries from an untrusted source or in an untrusted environment can cause an application to execute malicious commands (and payloads) on behalf of an attacker. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM FlashSystem (IBM Storage Virtualize (8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.13, 8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0 through 8.5.2.3, 8.5.3.0 through 8.5.3.1, 8.5.4.0, 8.6.0.0 through 8.6.0.5, 8.6.1.0, 8.6.2.0 through 8.6.2.1, 8.6.3.0, 8.7.0.0 through 8.7.0.2, 8.7.1.0, 8.7.2.0 through 8.7.2.1) could allow a remote attacker with access to the system to execute arbitrary Java code due to improper restrictions in the RPCAdapter service.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-0160 since 12/31/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/18/2025).

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

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Class: Process control
CWE: CWE-114
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/31/2024 🔍
02/28/2025 +59 days 🔍
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08/18/2025 +171 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-0160 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-0160
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-298014

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2025 20:55
Updated: 08/18/2025 20:42
Changes: 02/28/2025 20:55 (63), 08/18/2025 20:42 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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