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CVE-2021-39065

9.8 · CRITICAL

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Spectrum…

Published Dec 13, 2021CWE-78EPSS 2.24%

Overview

CVE-2021-39065 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function . A remote attacker could inject arbitrary shell commands which would be executed on the affected system. IBM X-Force ID: 214958.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39065?

CVE-2021-39065 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-39065?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-39065?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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