CVE-2025-0159: IBM FlashSystem authentication bypass

Published Feb 28, 2025
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Updated

IBM FlashSystem (IBM Storage Virtualize (8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.13, 8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0 through 8.5.2.3, 8.5.3.0 through 8.5.3.1, 8.5.4.0, 8.6.0.0 through 8.6.0.5, 8.6.1.0, 8.6.2.0 through 8.6.2.1, 8.6.3.0, 8.7.0.0 through 8.7.0.2, 8.7.1.0, 8.7.2.0 through 8.7.2.1) could allow a remote attacker to bypass RPCAdapter endpoint authentication by sending a specifically crafted HTTP request.

Other sources

IBM FlashSystems could allow a remote attacker to bypass RPCAdapter endpoint authentication by sending a specifically crafted HTTP request.

IBM

Affected Software

21 affected components
IBM Storage Virtualize<=8.5.0.0-8.5.0.13
IBM Storage Virtualize<=8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0-8.5.2.3, 8.5.3.0-8.5.3.1, 8.5.4.0
IBM Storage Virtualize<=8.6.0.0-8.6.0.5
IBM Storage Virtualize<=8.6.1.0, 8.6.2.0-8.6.2.1, 8.6.3.0
IBM Storage Virtualize<=8.7.0.0-8.7.0.2
IBM Storage Virtualize<=8.7.1.0, 8.7.2.0-8.7.2.1
IBM Storage Virtualize>=8.5<8.5.0.14
IBM Storage Virtualize>=8.5.2.0<=8.5.2.3
IBM Storage Virtualize>=8.6.0.0<8.6.0.6
IBM Storage Virtualize>=8.7.0.0<8.7.0.3
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.5.1.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.5.3.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.5.3.1
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.5.4.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.6.1.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.6.2.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.6.2.1
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.6.3.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.7.1.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.7.2.0
IBM Storage Virtualize=8.7.2.1

Event History

Feb 28, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0159?

CVE-2025-0159 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

What versions of IBM Storage Virtualize are affected by CVE-2025-0159?

CVE-2025-0159 affects IBM Storage Virtualize versions 8.5.0.0 through 8.7.2.1.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-0159?

To fix CVE-2025-0159, apply the latest updates or patches provided by IBM for your affected Storage Virtualize version.

4

Can CVE-2025-0159 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-0159 can allow for remote exploitation under certain conditions.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2025-0159?

CVE-2025-0159 could lead to unauthorized access, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the system.

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