CVE-2019-4381 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108808Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162159VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887369PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108808Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162159VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887369PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4381?

CVE-2019-4381 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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. An attacker cou...

How severe is CVE-2019-4381?

CVE-2019-4381 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4381?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm I.