CVE-2018-1545

Name: CVE-2018-1545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T15:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1545 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 142649.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 142649.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Client	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.2
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Client	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.4.1
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.0
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.2
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.4.0
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.4.1
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Client	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.4.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10718013Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142649VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10718013Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142649VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1545?

How severe is CVE-2018-1545?

CVE-2018-1545 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1545?

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