IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client privilege escalation
CVE-2023-28956

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect Backup-archive Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-28956?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.2. This issue stems from improper access controls that could potentially be exploited by a local user to escalate their privileges within the system. Organizations using affected versions are advised to apply necessary patches and updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 <= 8.1.17.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7005519
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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