What is CVE-2021-20532?

CVE-2021-20532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-04-26.

How severe is CVE-2021-20532?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client

CVE-2021-20532

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198811.

EPSS: 0.002 (10.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Ibm Spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client
Ibm Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments — versions 8.1.0.0, 8.1.11.0
Ibm Spectrum_protect_for_virtual_environments
Microsoft Windows

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory, x_refsource_XF)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20532?: CVE-2021-20532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-04-26.
How severe is CVE-2021-20532?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.