IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6/10.1.7 File Systems Agent log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6/10.1.7. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Systems Agent. Executing a manipulation can lead to log file. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-20536. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6/10.1.7 (Backup Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component File Systems Agent. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was disclosed 04/27/2021. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-20536. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/27/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (198836). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
04/27/2021 +130 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-20536 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20536
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-174112
X-Force: 198836

Entryinfo

Created: 04/27/2021 11:44
Updated: 05/01/2021 14:38
Changes: 04/27/2021 11:44 (39), 05/01/2021 14:37 (3), 05/01/2021 14:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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