CVE-2021-38963

Sept. 30, 2024, 3:48 p.m.

8.0
High

Description

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection vulnerability. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Ibm
  • Aspera Console
  • *
Linux
  • Linux Kernel
  • -
Microsoft
  • Windows
  • -

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-1236
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
a ibm aspera_console / / / / / / / /
o linux linux_kernel - / / / / / / /
o microsoft windows - / / / / / / /

CVSS Score

8.0 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Sept. 25, 2024, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Sept. 30, 2024, 3:48 p.m.

Status : Analyzed

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

psirt@us.ibm.com

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