CVE-2024-38329: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware security bypass
First published: Tue Jun 18 2024(Updated: )
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware | <=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.22.0 | |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments | >=8.1.0.0<8.1.23.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38329?
CVE-2024-38329 has a critical severity level, as it allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass security restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38329?
To fix CVE-2024-38329, upgrade IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments to a version higher than 8.1.22.0.
Which versions of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are affected by CVE-2024-38329?
Versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are affected by CVE-2024-38329.
Can CVE-2024-38329 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2024-38329 requires an attacker to be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-38329 enable?
CVE-2024-38329 enables attackers to bypass user permission validation through specially crafted requests.
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