Local File Audit Bypass Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Scale

CVE-2021-29671

Summary

IBM Spectrum Scale version 5.1.0.1 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows local attackers to circumvent the filesystem audit logging mechanism, which could lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of logged file activities, assuming the audit logging feature is activated. This could potentially facilitate malicious activities without being detected, emphasizing the importance of implementing robust security measures and regularly updating affected systems.

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