QID 378765

Date Published: 2023-08-21

QID 378765: IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client Improper Access Controls Vulnerability (7005519)

The IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client helps you protect information on your workstations.

Affected Versions:
IBM Spectrum (Storage) Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.17.2 for (Microsoft Windows 8.1, 10, and 11)

Note : This problem does not affect Microsoft Windows server operating systems. QID Detection Logic(Authenticated):
This checks for vulnerable versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client

Successful exploitation may allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to improper access controls.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6 severity.
    • Solution
    Vendor has released updated version to address this issue. Refer to 7005519 for details.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 378765

    CVE-2023-28956 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    7005519 URL Logo www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7005519
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