CVE-2021-20349
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2021-20349 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 9.4 and 9.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and gain lower level privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 9.4 and 9.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and gain lower level privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 194599.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Workload Scheduler | 9.4 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Workload Scheduler | 9.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/194599VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6479347Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/194599VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6479347Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20349?
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 9.4 and 9.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and gain lower level privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 194599.
How severe is CVE-2021-20349?
CVE-2021-20349 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20349?
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-2021-20349?
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