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CVE-2014-3085

7.1 · HIGH

systest.php on IBM GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Manager switches with firmware before 1.20.20.23447 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the…

Published Aug 17, 2014ibmCWE-78EPSS 7.65%

Overview

CVE-2014-3085 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm global_console_manager_16_firmware. It was published on August 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

systest.php on IBM GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Manager switches with firmware before 1.20.20.23447 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the lpres parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update global_console_manager_16_firmware 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmglobal_console_manager_16_firmware0Affected
ibmglobal_console_manager_32_firmware0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127543/IBM-1754-GCM-KVM-Code-Execution-File-Read-XSS.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/34132/Refwww.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=migr-5095983Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94091Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127543/IBM-1754-GCM-KVM-Code-Execution-File-Read-XSS.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/34132/Refwww.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=migr-5095983Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94091

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3085?

CVE-2014-3085 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm global_console_manager_16_firmware. It was published on August 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-3085?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3085?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update global_console_manager_16_firmware 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-3085?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-3085 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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