Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 198934
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Client | >= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.11.0 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect For Space Management | >= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198934VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445497PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198934VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445497PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-20546?
CVE-2021-20546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and cause the applicat...
How severe is CVE-2021-20546?
CVE-2021-20546 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-2021-20546?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Client, Ibm Spectrum Protect For Space Management.