Vulnerability identifier: #VU8672

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1339

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Spectrum Protect Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to use of weak encryption for the password. A database administrator can decrypt the client or administrator password to disclose important data or cause DoS condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Update 7.1.x to version 7.1.8.
Update 8.1.x to version 8.1.2/8.1.3 (Although the issue has been fixed in 8.1.2, IBM recommends to upgrade to 8.1.3).

Vulnerable software versions

Spectrum Protect Server: 6.3 - 8.1.1

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007936

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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.