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CVE-2019-4558

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.17%

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CVE-2019-4558 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A security vulnerability has been identified in all levels of IBM Spectrum Scale V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.3.2 and IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.17 that could allow a local attacker to obtain root privilege by injecting parameters into setuid files.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security vulnerability has been identified in all levels of IBM Spectrum Scale V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.3.2 and IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.17 that could allow a local attacker to obtain root privilege by injecting parameters into setuid files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSpectrum Scale>= 4.2.0.0, <= 4.2.3.17
IbmSpectrum Scale>= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.3.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4558?
A security vulnerability has been identified in all levels of IBM Spectrum Scale V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.3.2 and IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.17 that could allow a local attacker to obtain root privilege by injecting parameters into setuid files.
How severe is CVE-2019-4558?
CVE-2019-4558 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4558?
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