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CVE-2021-20532

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2021-20532 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198811.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198811.

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
0.21%

10.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSpectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.11.0
IbmSpectrum Protect For Virtual Environments>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.11.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20532?
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198811.
How severe is CVE-2021-20532?
CVE-2021-20532 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20532?
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