SB2024072904 - Improper authorization in IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware



SB2024072904 - Improper authorization in IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware

Published: July 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024072904
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38329)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user permission. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and exploit this vulnerability to change settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.