CVE-2024-39723

Description

IBM FlashSystem 5300 USB ports may be usable even if the port has been disabled by the administrator. A user with physical access to the system could use the USB port to cause loss of access to data. IBM X-Force ID: 295935.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1299 CWE-1299

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	storage_virtualize	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/295935 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159333 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/295935 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159333

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39723? +

IBM FlashSystem 5300 USB ports may be usable even if the port has been disabled by the administrator. A user with physical access to the system could use the USB port to cause loss of access to data. IBM X-Force ID: 295935. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39723? +

CVE-2024-39723 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39723? +

CVE-2024-39723 affects products from ibm, specifically: storage_virtualize. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39723? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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