CVE-2017-1304: IBM Elastic Storage Server vulnerability

CVE-2017-1304: IBM has identified a vulnerability with IBM Spectrum Scale/GPFS utilized on the Elastic Storage Server (ESS...

IBM has identified a vulnerability with IBM Spectrum Scale/GPFS utilized on the Elastic Storage Server (ESS)/GPFS Storage Server (GSS) during testing of an unsupported configuration, where users applications are running on an active ESS I/O server node and utilize direct I/O to perform a read or a write to a Spectrum Scale file. This vulnerability may result in the use of an incorrect memory address, leading to a Spectrum Scale/GPFS daemon failure with a Signal 11, and possibly leading to denial of service or undetected data corruption. IBM X-Force ID: 125458.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 13:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This IBM Elastic Storage Server issue can crash Spectrum Scale/GPFS services and may corrupt data, but only in a specific unsupported configuration involving applications running on active ESS I/O server nodes with direct I/O. Business urgency depends on whether that configuration exists in your storage environment. Likely exposure is limited to IBM Elastic Storage Server versions 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 when deployed in the unsupported configuration described by IBM. Standard supported deployments may not meet the stated trigger conditions. Prioritize confirmation if ESS stores critical business data. The trigger is narrow, but the possible outcomes include storage service failure and undetected data corruption. If the unsupported configuration is present, treat remediation as operationally important. Mitigation focus: Check IBM support guidance for the applicable ESS and Spectrum Scale remediation path.; Avoid running user applications on active ESS I/O server nodes in the described unsupported configuration.; Review use of direct I/O against Spectrum Scale files on ESS/GSS nodes..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 21, 2017, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125458CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

IBMElastic Storage Server2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0Listed

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