CVE-2024-38329

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware security bypass

Description

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.

Category

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157929 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/294994 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38329?
CVE-2024-38329 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38329?
To fix CVE-2024-38329, 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-2024-38329 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38329 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-2024-38329?
CVE-2024-38329 affects IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware.
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