CVE-2021-20532

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198811.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445503 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198811 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20532?
CVE-2021-20532 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20532?
To fix CVE-2021-20532, 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-2021-20532 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20532 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-2021-20532?
CVE-2021-20532 affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments.
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