Local User Privilege Escalation in IBM Spectrum Protect Client
CVE-2021-20532

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2021

What is CVE-2021-20532?

A vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Client allows a local user to escalate their privileges due to insecure directory permissions. This poses a risk for unauthorized access and control over the system. Users of affected versions should urgently review their security configurations and apply necessary patches.

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Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.0.0

Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.11.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445503
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198811
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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