Vulnerability identifier: #VU87730

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27277

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Storage Protect Plus Container Agent
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to The private key for the IBM Storage Protect Plus Server certificate can be disclosed, undermining the security of the certificate. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Storage Protect Plus Container Agent : All versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7144861
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/285205

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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.