Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0-8 through 1.11.0 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when processing the current locale settings. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 199479
CVSS Score
HIGH
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/199479VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445497PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199479VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445497PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-29672?
CVE-2021-29672 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0-8 through 1.11.0 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when processing the current locale settings. A local attacker co...
How severe is CVE-2021-29672?
CVE-2021-29672 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-2021-29672?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Client, Ibm Spectrum Protect For Space Management.