Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Spectrum Protect Server 7.1 and 8.1 may write highly sensitive information into trace logs. A local user who already has elevated privileges could read those logs. This is not a remote break-in issue, but it can expose sensitive backup or operational data if affected servers retain accessible trace logs. Exposure is limited to IBM Spectrum Protect Server 7.1 or 8.1 deployments where trace logs exist and are readable by local privileged users. Internet exposure is not indicated by the CVSS vector or description. Treat this as a targeted confidentiality risk on backup infrastructure, not a broad remote compromise. Prioritize remediation where Spectrum Protect servers hold sensitive business data or where many administrators can access local logs. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory guidance for the exact affected and fixed Spectrum Protect levels.; Apply IBM-recommended fixes or upgrades for affected 7.1 and 8.1 servers.; Restrict local access to Spectrum Protect trace log locations..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.1 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O0.53.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-tivoli-cve20181788-info-disc(148873)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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