CVE-2017-1253: ibm security_guardium OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-1253 is a critical (CVSS 9.9) OS Command Injection vulnerability in ibm security_guardium. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 05-07-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 124633.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.