IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware security bypass

CVE-2024-38329

What is CVE-2024-38329?

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.

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