CVE-2021-20491: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 15, 2021
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Updated

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.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Protect Server 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

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect>=7.1.0.000<7.1.13
IBM Spectrum Protect>=8.1.0.000<=8.1.10.100
IBM Spectrum Protect=8.1.11.000
IBM Spectrum Protect Server<=8.1.0.000-8.1.10.100 and 8.1.11.0007.1.0.000-7.1.12.xxx

Event History

Apr 15, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Apr 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20491?

CVE-2021-20491 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Server that allows an authorized administrator to overflow a buffer and crash the server by issuing a command with an improper parameter.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20491?

CVE-2021-20491 has a severity value of 4.4, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2021-20491 impact IBM Spectrum Protect Server?

CVE-2021-20491 can crash the IBM Spectrum Protect Server by causing a stack-based buffer overflow during command parsing.

4

How can an authorized administrator exploit CVE-2021-20491?

An authorized administrator can exploit CVE-2021-20491 by issuing a command with an improper parameter.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-20491?

Yes, IBM has released updates to fix CVE-2021-20491. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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