#VU26560 Information disclosure in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus


Published: 2020-04-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26560

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4703

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the user id and password may be exposed when protecting Microsoft SQL or Microsoft Exchange. A remote attacker on the local network with intimate knowledge of the system can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus: 10.1.0.0 - 10.1.5.0


External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172013
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3177915


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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