CVE-2023-28956

IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client privilege escalation

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.2 may allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to improper access controls.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7005519 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/251767

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28956?
CVE-2023-28956 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28956?
To fix CVE-2023-28956, 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-2023-28956 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28956 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-2023-28956?
CVE-2023-28956 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client.
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