CVE-2013-5455
First published: Sat Dec 07 2013(Updated: )
IBM SmartCloud Provisioning 2.1 before FP3 IF0001 allows remote authenticated users to modify virtual-system deployment via deployer.virtualsystems CLI commands, as demonstrated by a deletion using a deployer.virtualsystems[#].delete command.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM SmartCloud Provisioning | =2.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5455?
CVE-2013-5455 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote authenticated users to modify virtual system configurations.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5455?
To fix CVE-2013-5455, apply IBM SmartCloud Provisioning version 2.1 FP3 IF0001 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5455?
CVE-2013-5455 affects IBM SmartCloud Provisioning version 2.1.0 prior to FP3 IF0001.
Can CVE-2013-5455 lead to unauthorized data deletion?
Yes, CVE-2013-5455 allows authenticated users to execute deployer.virtualsystems.delete commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data deletion.
Is user authentication sufficient to mitigate CVE-2013-5455?
No, simply requiring user authentication does not mitigate CVE-2013-5455 since authenticated users can still exploit the vulnerability.
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