CVE-2023-35897

IBM Spectrum Protect code execution

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.19.0 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system using a specially crafted file, caused by a DLL hijacking flaw. IBM X-Force ID: 259246.

Categories

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Storage Protect Client
Affected: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037299 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/259246 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35897?
CVE-2023-35897 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-35897?
To fix CVE-2023-35897, 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-2023-35897 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-35897 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-2023-35897?
CVE-2023-35897 affects IBM Storage Protect Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments.
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