IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware security bypass
CVE-2024-38329

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Summary

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, specifically versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0, is susceptible to a security vulnerability that may allow remote authenticated attackers to bypass critical security restrictions. This flaw arises from the inadequate validation of user permissions. A malicious actor could exploit this vulnerability through specially crafted requests. Potential consequences include unauthorized modifications of configuration settings, initiating or restoring backups, and the deletion of all historical backups via log rotation. This vulnerability poses significant risks to data integrity and recovery processes.

Affected Version(s)

Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 <= 8.1.22.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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