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CVE-2019-4381

5.5 · MEDIUM

IBM i 7.27.3 Clustering could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the use of advanced node failure detection using the REST API to interface with the HMC.

Published Jun 14, 2019CWE-255EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2019-4381 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM i 7.27.3 Clustering could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the use of advanced node failure detection using the REST API to interface with the HMC. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain HMC credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 162159.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108808Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162159Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887369Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108808Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162159Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887369

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4381?

CVE-2019-4381 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-4381?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-4381?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2019-4381?

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