Security Bulletin: File path traversal vulnerabilities affect IBM PureApplication System (CVE-2014-6158)

Summary

File upload functionality within IBM PureApplication System might lead to server compromise and Denial of Service (DoS).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2014-6158
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DESCRIPTION:
IBM PureApplication System’s file upload functions might lead to server compromise and DoS when authorized users create or edit components such as a “Script Package”, “Add-On”, or “Emergency Fixes”.

CVSS Base Score: 9.0
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97707 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM PureApplication System V1.0 and later fix packs
IBM PureApplication System V1.1 and later fix packs
IBM PureApplication System V2.0 and later fix packs

Remediation/Fixes

The solution is to apply the following IBM PureApplication System version fixes.

The PureSystems Managers on all IBM PureApplication Systems types are affected. Upgrade the IBM PureApplication System to the following interim fix (iFix) and fix pack levels:

· For IBM PureApplication System V1.0 and later:

o Upgrade to IBM PureApplication System V1.0.0.4 iFix 10
· For IBM PureApplication System V1.1 and later: o Upgrade to IBM PureApplication System V1.1.0.5
· For IBM PureApplication System V2.0 and later: o Upgrade to IBM PureApplication System V2.0.0.1

Workarounds and Mitigations

None