CVE-2018-1993
MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1993 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) 4.1.1, 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 5.0.0 where the use of Local Read Only Cache (LROC) is enabled may caused read operation on a file to return data from a different file. IBM X-Force ID: 154440.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) 4.1.1, 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 5.0.0 where the use of Local Read Only Cache (LROC) is enabled may caused read operation on a file to return data from a different file. IBM X-Force ID: 154440.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | >= 4.1.1.0, <= 4.1.1.21 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | >= 4.2.0.0, <= 4.2.3.11 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | >= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.2.0 |
References
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106485Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154440VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10793719Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106485Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154440VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10793719Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1993?
IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) 4.1.1, 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 5.0.0 where the use of Local Read Only Cache (LROC) is enabled may caused read operation on a file to return data from a different file. IBM X-Force ID: 154440.
How severe is CVE-2018-1993?
CVE-2018-1993 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1993?
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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