VDB-137209 · CVE-2019-4140 · XFDB 158336

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1/8.1 Database access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1/8.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Database Handler. This manipulation causes access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-4140. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1/8.1 (Backup Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Database Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server (IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1) could allow a local user to replace existing databases by restoring old data. IBM X-Force ID: 158336.

The weakness was shared 07/02/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-4140 since 01/03/2019. An attack has to be approached locally. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/15/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Backup Software

Vendor

Name

Tivoli Storage Manager

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/03/2019 🔍
07/02/2019 +180 days 🔍
07/03/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/15/2023 +1565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-4140 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-4140
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-137209
X-Force: 158336

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2019 12:59
Updated: 10/15/2023 14:57
Changes: 07/03/2019 12:59 (40), 06/30/2020 08:41 (18), 10/15/2023 14:55 (3), 10/15/2023 14:57 (12)
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