Local User Denial of Service in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
CVE-2021-20490

4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 June 2021

What is CVE-2021-20490?

The vulnerability allows a local user to exploit insecure file permission settings in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.8, potentially leading to a denial of service condition. This can result in service interruption and affect the overall functionality of the product. Ensuring proper file permissions is crucial to mitigate this security risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.8

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466609
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197791
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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