CVE-2023-33832: ibm spectrum_protect_client Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.2v3.1MediumModified
Published 19-07-2023Last modified 21-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-33832 is a medium (CVSS 6.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm spectrum_protect_client. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 2.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.2/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.13%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-07-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 21-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.0 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to due to improper time-of-check to time-of-use functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 256012.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 4.7–6.2
- NVDNIST4.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.13%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
2%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.13% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.13%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-367Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race ConditionThe product checks the state of a resource before using that resource, but the resource's state can change between the check and the use in a way that invalidates the results of the check.
Affected systems
Ibm4 products
- spectrum_protect_client≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.17.0
- spectrum_protect_for_space_management≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.17.0
- spectrum_protect_for_virtual_environments≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.17.0
- storage_protect≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.17.0
1 vendor · 4 products