CVE-2017-1720: Command Injection
First published: Tue Feb 13 2018(Updated: )
IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC. IBM X-Force ID: 134807.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Notes | =8.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =8.5.1.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =8.5.2.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =8.5.3.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =9.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =9.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Client Application Access | =1.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Client Application Access | =1.0.1.1 | |
| IBM Client Application Access | =1.0.1.1-interim_fix_1 | |
| IBM Client Application Access | =1.0.1.2-interim_fix_1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1720?
CVE-2017-1720 is a vulnerability in IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1720?
The severity of CVE-2017-1720 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-1720?
IBM Notes 8.5.0.0, 8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0, 8.5.3.0, 9.0.0.0, 9.0.1.0, IBM Client Application Access 1.0.1.0, 1.0.1.1, 1.0.1.1-interim_fix_1, and 1.0.1.2-interim_fix_1.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2017-1720?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2017-1720 by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC.
Are there any references for CVE-2017-1720?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2017-1720 on the following links: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010766, http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010767, and https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134807.
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