Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Servers 7.1 and 8.1 and Storage Agents could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by loading a specially crafted library loaded by the dsmqsan module. By setting up such a library, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 157511.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | >= 7.1.0.000, <= 7.1.9.200 |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882472Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157511VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882472Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157511VDB EntryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-4088?
CVE-2019-4088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM Spectrum Protect Servers 7.1 and 8.1 and Storage Agents could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by loading a specially crafted library loaded by the dsmqsan ...
How severe is CVE-2019-4088?
CVE-2019-4088 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4088?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center.