VDB-188065 · CVE-2021-39048 · XFDB 214438

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 7.1/8.1 stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Spectrum Protect Client 7.1/8.1 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-39048. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Spectrum Protect Client 7.1/8.1 (Backup Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was published 12/14/2021. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-39048 since 08/16/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (214438). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Backup Software

Vendor

Name

Spectrum Protect Client

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/16/2021 🔍
12/14/2021 +120 days 🔍
12/14/2021 +0 days 🔍
12/16/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2021-39048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-188065
X-Force: 214438

Entryinfo

Created: 12/14/2021 07:11
Updated: 12/16/2021 10:03
Changes: 12/14/2021 07:11 (50), 12/16/2021 10:03 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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