Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Servers 7.1 and 8.1 and Storage Agents are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by servers and storage agents in response to specifically crafted communication exchanges. By sending an overly long request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with instance id privileges or cause the server or storage agent to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 157510.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | >= 7.1.0.000, <= 7.1.9.200 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882472Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157510VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882472Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157510VDB EntryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-4087?
CVE-2019-4087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Spectrum Protect Servers 7.1 and 8.1 and Storage Agents are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by servers and storage agents in response to specificall...
How severe is CVE-2019-4087?
CVE-2019-4087 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center.