What is CVE-2021-20490?

CVE-2021-20490 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus version 10.1.0 through 10.1.8 that could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to insecure file permission settings.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20490?

The severity of CVE-2021-20490 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

How does CVE-2021-20490 affect IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

CVE-2021-20490 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.8 by enabling a local user to cause a denial of service due to insecure file permission settings.

How can I fix CVE-2021-20490 in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

To fix CVE-2021-20490 in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, update to a version that has been patched by IBM.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20490?

More information about CVE-2021-20490 can be found on the IBM X-Force website and the IBM support pages.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-20490

medium

5.5

CWE

276

28/6/2021

29/6/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-20490

First published: Mon Jun 28 2021(Updated: )

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.8 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to insecure file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 197791.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus	>=10.1.0<=10.1.8
Linux Linux kernel
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus	<=10.1.0-10.1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20490?
CVE-2021-20490 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus version 10.1.0 through 10.1.8 that could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to insecure file permission settings.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20490?
The severity of CVE-2021-20490 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does CVE-2021-20490 affect IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?
CVE-2021-20490 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.8 by enabling a local user to cause a denial of service due to insecure file permission settings.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20490 in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?
To fix CVE-2021-20490 in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, update to a version that has been patched by IBM.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20490?
More information about CVE-2021-20490 can be found on the IBM X-Force website and the IBM support pages.

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