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CVE-2019-4357: When using IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3 to protect Oracle, DB2 or MongoDB databases...

When using IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3 to protect Oracle, DB2 or MongoDB databases, a redirected restore operation specifying a target path may allow execution of arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 161667,

HighCVSS 8.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3 can allow arbitrary code execution during redirected database restores that specify a target path. The issue matters most where the product protects Oracle, DB2, or MongoDB databases and restore privileges are broadly held. Exposure is limited to IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3 deployments used to protect Oracle, DB2, or MongoDB databases. Systems not using those versions or database workflows are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as high priority for backup and database recovery environments. The issue affects a trusted infrastructure platform and could compromise protected database systems, but available evidence points to a privileged local attack path rather than broad unauthenticated internet exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3 in use.; Check IBM advisory 10886111 for the official fix or vendor-recommended upgrade.; Restrict restore privileges to trusted administrators only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/S:C/I:H/UI:N/C:H/PR:H/AC:L/AV:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.2CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/A:H/S:C/I:H/UI:N/C:H/PR:H/AC:L/AV:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C1.56Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.2High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4357Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/S:C/I:H/UI:N/C:H/PR:H/AC:L/AV:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSpectrum Protect Plus10.1.0, 10.1.2, 10.1.3Listed
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