IBM Server Firmware Power 5 CVE-2012-4856 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:56910

Info

IBM Server Firmware Power 5 CVE-2012-4856 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56910
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-4856
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 12 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 12 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Brian Smith
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM Server Firmware Power 5 CVE-2012-4856 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

IBM Server Firmware Power 5 is prone to a remote privilege-escalation vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized administrative access to the affected device. This may aid in further attacks.

Solution / Fix

IBM Server Firmware Power 5 CVE-2012-4856 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available; please see the references for more information.

References

IBM Server Firmware Power 5 CVE-2012-4856 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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