Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.8 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to insecure file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 197791.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Plus | >= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.8 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197791VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466609Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197791VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466609Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-20490?
CVE-2021-20490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.8 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to insecure file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 197791.
How severe is CVE-2021-20490?
CVE-2021-20490 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus, Linux Linux Kernel.