IBM Spectrum Protect Plus serveradmin Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
March 31st, 2020
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Administrative Console Framework service. The service uses a hard-coded password as the current password while resetting the password of the serveradmin user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.
Additional Details
IBM has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130
Disclosure Timeline
- 2019-12-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2020-03-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
KPC of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
