CVE-2023-33832: IBM Storage Protect denial of service

Published Jul 13, 2023
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.0 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to due to improper time-of-check to time-of-use functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 256012.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Protect could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to due to imprope time-of-check to time-of-use functionality.

Affected Software

13 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Client>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.0
IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.0
IBM Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.0
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
IBM Storage Protect Client<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.17.0
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.17.0
IBM Storage Protect for Space Management<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.17.0
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Spectrum Protect Client>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.0
IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.0
IBM Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.17.0
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jul 13, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
01:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-33832.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33832?

The severity of CVE-2023-33832 is medium (6.2).

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-33832?

IBM Storage Protect Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.0 are affected by CVE-2023-33832.

4

How can a local user exploit CVE-2023-33832?

By exploiting the improper time-of-check to time-of-use functionality, a local user can cause a denial of service.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33832?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33832 in the IBM X-Force ID 256012.

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