IBM N series Filers Data ONTAP unauthorized command execution

data-ontap-unauthorized-command-execution (27651) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

An unspecified vulnerability in Network Appliance Data ONTAP used with IBM N series Filers could allow a local attacker to execute privileged commands.

Platforms Affected:

  • IBM, Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.0
  • IBM, Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.1
  • IBM, Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.1.0.1
  • IBM, Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.2 rc1
  • IBM, Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.2 rc2
  • IBM, Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.2 rc3

Remedy:

Refer to IBM Support & downloads Flash (Alert) S1002910 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

  • Data ONTAP Web site, Network Appliance - Filers - Data ONTAP Software at http://www.netapp.com/products/software/ontap.html.
  • IBM support & downloads Flash (Alert) S1002910, Security Vulnerability on IBM® N series Filers at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=ssg1S1002910.
  • BID-18951: IBM Network Appliance Data ONTAP Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2006-3569: Unspecified vulnerability in NetApp Data ONTAP 7.0x through 7.0.4P8D9, 7.1x, 7.1.0.1x, and 7.2RC1, RC2, and RC3, as used in IBM N series Filers and other products, allows unauthorized users to gain access to privileged commands via unknown vectors, probably related to incorrect capabilities with the audit role.
  • OSVDB ID: 27134: Network Appliance Data ONTAP Unspecified Local Security Bypass
  • SA20984: Network Appliance Data ONTAP Security Bypass Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-2761: IBM Network Appliance Data ONTAP Commands Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Reported:

Jul 07, 2006

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