IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0/5.2.3.1 SMB Protocol insecure inherited permissions

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0/5.2.3.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SMB Protocol Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to insecure inherited permissions. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-36104. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0/5.2.3.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component SMB Protocol Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insecure inherited permissions vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-277. A product defines a set of insecure permissions that are inherited by objects that are created by the program. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 and 5.2.3.1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from files due to the insecure permissions inherited through the SMB protocol.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-36104 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. 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 07/24/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-21219) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1536). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • IBM Storage Scale

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insecure inherited permissions
CWE: CWE-277 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
07/12/2025 +88 days Advisory disclosed
07/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/24/2025 +12 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36104 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36104
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316240
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1536 - IBM Storage Scale: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2025 15:35
Updated: 07/24/2025 03:18
Changes: 07/12/2025 15:35 (63), 07/12/2025 15:43 (1), 07/14/2025 21:41 (7), 07/24/2025 03:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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