Vulnerability identifier: #VU67761

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29672

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing the current locale settings. A local user can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client: 7.1.8.10 - 8.1.11.0

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445497
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199479

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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