CVE-2013-6718: Medium severity IBM Advanced Management Module firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2013
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Updated

The Advanced Management Module (AMM) with firmware 3.64B, 3.64C, and 3.64G for IBM BladeCenter systems allows remote attackers to discover account names and passwords via use of an unspecified interface.

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bbet64b
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bbet64c
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bbet64g
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bpeo64b
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bpeo64c
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bpeo64g
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bpet64b
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bpet64c
IBM Advanced Management Module firmware=3.64-bpet64g

Event History

Dec 1, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6718?

CVE-2013-6718 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential exposure of sensitive account information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6718?

To fix CVE-2013-6718, you need to update the Advanced Management Module firmware to a patched version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What versions of IBM Advanced Management Module are affected by CVE-2013-6718?

CVE-2013-6718 affects versions 3.64B, 3.64C, and 3.64G of the IBM Advanced Management Module firmware.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2013-6718?

The potential consequences of CVE-2013-6718 include unauthorized access to account names and passwords, which could lead to further exploitation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6718 if an update cannot be performed immediately?

While updating firmware is the recommended solution for CVE-2013-6718, limiting network access to the management interface may act as a temporary workaround.

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