CVE-2021-39048: ibm spectrum_protect Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 6.2v3.0MediumModified
Published 13-12-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-39048 is a medium (CVSS 6.2) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in ibm spectrum_protect. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.2/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 7.1 and 8.1 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 214438.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/UI:N/AV:L/C:N/I:N/S:U/PR:N/A:H/AC:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.2MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.28% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm3 products
- spectrum_protect7.1 | 8.1
- spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.12.0 | ≥ 7.1.0.0, ≤ 7.1.8.10
- spectrum_protect_for_space_management≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.12.0 | ≥ 7.1.0.0, ≤ 7.1.8.10
1 vendor · 3 products