Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 7.1 and 8.1 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 214438.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client | >= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.12.0 |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Oracle | Solaris | - |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | - |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect For Space Management | >= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214438VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6524706PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214438VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6524706PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-39048?
CVE-2021-39048 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Protect Client 7.1 and 8.1 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability and cause a denial of serv...
How severe is CVE-2021-39048?
CVE-2021-39048 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-2021-39048?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Oracle Solaris, Hp Hp-Ux.