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CVE-2017-1301

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2017-1301 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-archive Client creates temporary files insecurely. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-archive Client creates temporary files insecurely. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from a temporary file to various files on the system, which could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 125163.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.0
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.4
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.5
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.5.4
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.5.5
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.1.5.6
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.2.0
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.2.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.2.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.2.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.2.4
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.0.5
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.0.15
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.0.17
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.1.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.2.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.4
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.5
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.5.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.6
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.3.6.100
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.1.0
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.2.100
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.2.200
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.2.500
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.2.600
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager6.4.3.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1..5.100
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.0.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.0.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.0.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.100
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.200
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.300
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.3.000

Showing 50 of 62 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1301?
IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-archive Client creates temporary files insecurely. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from a temporary file to various files on the system, which could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 125163.
How severe is CVE-2017-1301?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1301 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1301?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST