IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-archive Client creates temporary files insecurely. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from a temporary file to various files on the system, which could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 125163.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006248 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101107 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125163 | VDB Entry Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006248 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101107 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125163 | VDB Entry Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 03:21
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006248 - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101107 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125163 - VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2017-10-05 17:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 03:21
NVD link : CVE-2017-1301
Mitre link : CVE-2017-1301
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-1301
JSON object : View
Products Affected
ibm
- tivoli_storage_manager
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')