CVE-2018-1783: Medium severity ibm spectrum scale vulnerability
IBM GPFS (IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.0, 4.1.1.20, 4.2.0.0, 4.2.3.10, 5.0.0 and 5.0.1.2) command line utility allows an unprivileged, authenticated user with access to a GPFS node to forcefully terminate GPFS and deny access to data available through GPFS. IBM X-Force ID: 148806.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1783?
CVE-2018-1783 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows an unprivileged user to disrupt GPFS services.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1783?
To fix CVE-2018-1783, upgrade to the latest version of IBM Spectrum Scale that includes security patches addressing this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1783?
CVE-2018-1783 affects users of IBM Spectrum Scale versions 4.1.1.0 to 4.1.1.20, 4.2.0.0 to 4.2.3.10, and 5.0.0 to 5.0.1.2.
What are the risks of CVE-2018-1783?
The risks of CVE-2018-1783 include potential denial of service attacks that can compromise data access on GPFS.
Is CVE-2018-1783 under active exploitation?
As of the last update, there have been no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2018-1783 in the wild.