IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows AFP Workbench Viewer input validation
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component AFP Workbench Viewer. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-7416. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component AFP Workbench Viewer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does
not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the
properties that are required to process the data safely and
correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
AFP Workbench Viewer in IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (viewer crash) via a crafted workbench file.
The weakness was published 01/02/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-7416 since 09/29/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2018). 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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 77700†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56249†). Similar entries are available at VDB-80014 and VDB-80026. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0
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VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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Exploiting
Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
09/29/2015 🔍11/18/2015 🔍
11/18/2015 🔍
01/02/2016 🔍
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01/03/2016 🔍
01/28/2016 🔍
07/22/2018 🔍
Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2015-7416 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7416
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80025
SecurityFocus: 77700 - IBM i Access for Windows CVE-2015-7416 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 56249 - IBM i Access for Windows Local DoS in AFP Workbench Viewer, Low
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Entry
Created: 01/03/2016 13:24Updated: 07/22/2018 10:17
Changes: 01/03/2016 13:24 (58), 07/22/2018 10:17 (10)
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