CVE-2021-38882: Medium severity ibm spectrum scale vulnerability

Published Sep 20, 2021
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0 through 5.1.1.1 could allow a privileged admin to destroy filesystem audit logging records before expiration time. IBM X-Force ID: 209164.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Scale could allow a privileged admin to destroy filesystem audit logging records before expiration time.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.1.0 - 5.1.1.1
IBM Spectrum Scale>=5.1.0<=5.1.1.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Sep 20, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38882?

CVE-2021-38882 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0 through 5.1.1.1 that could allow a privileged admin to destroy filesystem audit logging records before expiration time.

2

Who can exploit the CVE-2021-38882 vulnerability?

A privileged admin can exploit the CVE-2021-38882 vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38882?

CVE-2021-38882 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.

4

How can the CVE-2021-38882 vulnerability be fixed?

To fix the CVE-2021-38882 vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Spectrum Scale to a version that is not affected.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38882?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38882 on the IBM X-Force ID page (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209164) and the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516426).

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