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CVE-2016-6115: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM General Parallel File System is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. A remote authenticated attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges or cause the server to crash.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.0
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.1
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.2
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.3
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.4
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.5
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.6
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.7
IBM General Parallel File System Storage Server=4.1.0.8
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.0.0
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.0
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.1
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.2
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.3
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.4
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.5
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.6
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.7
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.8
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.9
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.1.1.10
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.2.0.0
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.2.0.1
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.2.0.2
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.2.0.3
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.2.1
IBM Spectrum Scale=4.2.2.0

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1009639

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6115?

    CVE-2016-6115 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution with root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6115?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-6115, it is recommended to update the IBM General Parallel File System or IBM Spectrum Scale to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2016-6115?

    CVE-2016-6115 affects IBM General Parallel File System versions 4.1.0.0 through 4.1.0.8 and certain versions of IBM Spectrum Scale.

  • Can CVE-2016-6115 allow attackers to crash the server?

    Yes, CVE-2016-6115 can allow a remote authenticated attacker to crash the server by overflowing a buffer.

  • Is CVE-2016-6115 an authentication bypass vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2016-6115 is not an authentication bypass but rather involves a buffer overflow that allows remote execution with authenticated access.

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