IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-archive Client creates temporary files insecurely. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from a temporary file to various files on the system, which could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 125163.
Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when ibm ships something exploited.
Check my exposure →This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.