Which versions of IBM Spectrum Scale are affected by CVE-2019-4558?

CVE-2019-4558 affects IBM Spectrum Scale V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.3.2 and IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.17.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4558?

CVE-2019-4558 has a severity value of 8.1, which is considered high.

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2019-4558?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2019-4558 by injecting parameters into setuid files to obtain root privilege.

How can I fix CVE-2019-4558 in IBM Spectrum Scale?

To fix CVE-2019-4558 in IBM Spectrum Scale, it is recommended to update to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability. Refer to the IBM support page for more details.

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CVE-2019-4558

high

8.1

CWE

9/10/2019

16/9/2024

CVE-2019-4558

Q: What is CVE-2019-4558?

CVE-2019-4558 is a security vulnerability identified in all levels of IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) that could allow a local attacker to obtain root privilege by injecting parameters into setuid files.

First published: Wed Oct 09 2019(Updated: )

A security vulnerability has been identified in all levels of IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) that could allow a local attacker to obtain root privilege by injecting parameters into setuid files.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Spectrum Scale	>=4.2.0.0<=4.2.3.17
IBM Spectrum Scale	>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.3.2

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1073732

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IBM-1073732

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4558?
CVE-2019-4558 is a security vulnerability identified in all levels of IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) that could allow a local attacker to obtain root privilege by injecting parameters into setuid files.
Which versions of IBM Spectrum Scale are affected by CVE-2019-4558?
CVE-2019-4558 affects IBM Spectrum Scale V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.3.2 and IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.17.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-4558?
CVE-2019-4558 has a severity value of 8.1, which is considered high.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2019-4558?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2019-4558 by injecting parameters into setuid files to obtain root privilege.
How can I fix CVE-2019-4558 in IBM Spectrum Scale?
To fix CVE-2019-4558 in IBM Spectrum Scale, it is recommended to update to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability. Refer to the IBM support page for more details.

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