IBM-XFORCE-252187: Medium severity ibm spectrum scale vulnerability

Published May 4, 2023
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Updated

IBM Storage Scale denial of service

Other sources

IBM Storage Scale (IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.9, 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.5, 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.6.0) could allow a local user to cause a kernel panic. IBM X-Force ID: 252187.

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM Spectrum Scale>=5.1.0.0<=5.1.2.9, >=5.1.3.0<=5.1.6.1
IBM Elastic Storage Systems>=6.1.0.0<=6.1.2.5, >=6.1.3.0<=6.1.6.0
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.1.0.0
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.1.3.0
IBM Elastic Storage System<=6.1.0.0
IBM Elastic Storage System<=6.1.3.0
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.1.6.1
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.1.2.9
IBM Elastic Storage System<=6.1.2.5
IBM Elastic Storage System<=6.1.6.0

Event History

May 4, 2023
Advisory Published
12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of IBM-XFORCE-252187?

IBM-XFORCE-252187 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a kernel panic.

2

How do I fix IBM-XFORCE-252187?

To remediate IBM-XFORCE-252187, upgrade IBM Spectrum Scale or IBM Elastic Storage Systems to a patched version provided by IBM.

3

Which versions are affected by IBM-XFORCE-252187?

IBM-XFORCE-252187 affects IBM Spectrum Scale versions 5.1.0.0 to 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems versions 6.1.0.0 to 6.1.6.0.

4

Who is impacted by IBM-XFORCE-252187?

Local users of the affected versions of IBM Spectrum Scale and IBM Elastic Storage Systems are impacted by IBM-XFORCE-252187.

5

What type of vulnerability is IBM-XFORCE-252187?

IBM-XFORCE-252187 is a denial of service vulnerability that can allow local users to intentionally cause disruptions in system processes.

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