HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-20532

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198...

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198811.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmSpectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.11.0
IbmSpectrum Protect For Virtual Environments>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.11.0
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20532?

CVE-2021-20532 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198...

How severe is CVE-2021-20532?

CVE-2021-20532 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-2021-20532?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, Ibm Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments, Microsoft Windows.