CVE-2021-20491 Detail
Current Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Server 7.1 and 8.1 is subject to a stack-based buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking during the parsing of commands. By issuing such a command with an improper parameter, an authorized administrator could overflow a buffer and cause the server to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 197792.
Analysis Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Server 7.1 and 8.1 is subject to a stack-based buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking during the parsing of commands. By issuing such a command with an improper parameter, an authorized administrator could overflow a buffer and cause the server to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 197792.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | NIST |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 4/21/2021 11:33:51 AM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
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*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.1.0.000 up to (excluding) 7.1.13
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.1.0.000 up to (including) 8.1.10.100
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect:8.1.11.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-787 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197792 No Types Assigned |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197792 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6442993 No Types Assigned |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6442993 Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-20491
NVD Published Date:
04/16/2021
NVD Last Modified:
04/21/2021
Source:
IBM Corporation