CVE-2016-6115: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 1, 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.

Affected Software

27 affected components

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.0

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.1

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.2

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.3

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.4

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.5

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.6

IBM General Parallel File System=4.1.0.7

IBM General Parallel File System=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

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Event History

Feb 1, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:59 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Dec 13, 58332

Event

01:32 PM

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.