CVE-2018-1787
MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1787 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 is affected by a password exposure vulnerability caused by insecure file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 148872.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 is affected by a password exposure vulnerability caused by insecure file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 148872.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/I:N/PR:N/A:N/AV:L/UI:N/S:U/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client | >= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.4 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client | >= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.6.1 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments | >= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.4 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments | >= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.6.1 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments | >= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.0 |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869602Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148872VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869602Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148872VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1787?
IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 is affected by a password exposure vulnerability caused by insecure file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 148872.
How severe is CVE-2018-1787?
CVE-2018-1787 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1787?
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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