CVE-2018-1431
CVE-2018-1431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm General Parallel File System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm General Parallel File System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in GSKit affects IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1.1, 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 4.2.3, and 5.0.0 that could allow a local attacker to obtain control of the Spectrum Scale daemon and to access and modify files in the Spectrum Scale file system, and possibly to obtain administrator privileges on the node. IBM X-Force ID: 139240.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1431?
- A vulnerability in GSKit affects IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1.1, 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 4.2.3, and 5.0.0 that could allow a local attacker to obtain control of the Spectrum Scale daemon and to access and modify files in the Spectrum Scale file system, and possibly to obtain administrator privileges on the node. IBM X-Force ID: 139240.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1431?
- CVE-2018-1431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-1431 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1431?
- CVE-2018-1431 primarily affects Ibm General Parallel File System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1431?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-1431 published?
- CVE-2018-1431 was published on 2018-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1012049
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105546
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139240
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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