CVE-2019-4558

Description

A security vulnerability has been identified in all levels of IBM Spectrum Scale V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.3.2 and IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.17 that could allow a local attacker to obtain root privilege by injecting parameters into setuid files.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Scale
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1073732 patch vendor advisory mitigation
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166282 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4558?
CVE-2019-4558 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4558?
To fix CVE-2019-4558, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-4558 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-4558 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-4558?
CVE-2019-4558 affects IBM Spectrum Scale.
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