What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-9752?

ZDI-CAN-9752 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-9752?

To mitigate ZDI-CAN-9752, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by IBM for Spectrum Protect Plus.

What installations are affected by ZDI-CAN-9752?

ZDI-CAN-9752 affects installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that utilize the Administrative Console Framework service.

Can ZDI-CAN-9752 be exploited remotely?

Yes, ZDI-CAN-9752 can be exploited remotely by attackers without requiring authentication.

What are the consequences of exploiting ZDI-CAN-9752?

Exploiting ZDI-CAN-9752 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected installation, leading to potential data compromise and system control.

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ZDI-CAN-9752

critical

9.8

22/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-9752: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus password Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Administrative Console Framework service. When parsing the password parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Storage Protect Plus

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-9752?
ZDI-CAN-9752 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-9752?
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-9752, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by IBM for Spectrum Protect Plus.
What installations are affected by ZDI-CAN-9752?
ZDI-CAN-9752 affects installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that utilize the Administrative Console Framework service.
Can ZDI-CAN-9752 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-9752 can be exploited remotely by attackers without requiring authentication.
What are the consequences of exploiting ZDI-CAN-9752?
Exploiting ZDI-CAN-9752 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected installation, leading to potential data compromise and system control.

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