CVE-2023-28956: IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client privilege escalation

Published Jun 20, 2023
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.2 may allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to improper access controls.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client may allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to improper access controls.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.17.2
All of the following
Microsoft Windows
IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.2
IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 20, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28956?

CVE-2023-28956 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client that allows a local user to escalate their privileges due to improper access controls.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-28956?

CVE-2023-28956 has a severity rating of 8.4, which is classified as high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28956?

IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.2 are affected by CVE-2023-28956.

4

How can a local user exploit CVE-2023-28956?

A local user can exploit CVE-2023-28956 by leveraging improper access controls to escalate their privileges.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28956?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28956 on the IBM X-Force ID page and the IBM support page.

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