CVE-2021-20536 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus File Systems Agent 10.1.6 and 10.1.7 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 198836.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	10.1.6
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-532

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198836VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445739Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198836VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445739Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20536?

CVE-2021-20536 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Protect Plus File Systems Agent 10.1.6 and 10.1.7 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 198836.

How severe is CVE-2021-20536?

CVE-2021-20536 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20536?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus, Microsoft Windows.