CVE-2018-1550

Name: CVE-2018-1550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T15:29:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1550 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local user to corrupt or delete highly sensitive information that would cause a denial of service to other users. IBM X-Force ID: 142696.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local user to corrupt or delete highly sensitive information that would cause a denial of service to other users. IBM X-Force ID: 142696.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 7.1.8.0, <= 7.1.8.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	>= 8.1.2, <= 8.1.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	All versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	>= 7.1.8.0, <= 7.1.8.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	>= 8.1.2.0, <= 8.1.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments	>= 7.1.8.0, <= 7.1.8.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Virtual Environments	>= 8.1.2.0, <= 8.1.4.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719401Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142696VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719401Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142696VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1550?

IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local user to corrupt or delete highly sensitive information that would cause a denial of service to other users. IBM X-Force ID: 142696.

How severe is CVE-2018-1550?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1550 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1550?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1550?

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Source: NVD / NIST