CVE-2019-4558: High severity ibm spectrum scale vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2019
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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.

Other sources

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

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Spectrum Scale>=4.2.0.0<=4.2.3.17
IBM Spectrum Scale>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.3.2

Event History

Oct 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·07:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4558?

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

4

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.

5

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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