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CVE-2013-4031

10.0 · HIGH

The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) implementation in Integrated Management Module (IMM) and Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) on IBM BladeCenter, Flex System, System x iDataP…

Published Aug 9, 2013ibmCWE-255EPSS 2.03%

Overview

CVE-2013-4031 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm bladecenter. It was published on August 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) implementation in Integrated Management Module (IMM) and Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) on IBM BladeCenter, Flex System, System x iDataPlex, and System x3### servers has a default password for the IPMI user account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to perform power-on, power-off, or reboot actions, or add or modify accounts, via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update bladecenter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4031?

CVE-2013-4031 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm bladecenter. It was published on August 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-4031?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4031?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update bladecenter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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