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CVE-2017-1301 IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack
Description
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.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Protect | 8.1 | No fix stated |
| Spectrum Protect | 7.1 | No fix stated |
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CVE-2020-4415
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CVE-2019-4267
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