CVE-2024-38329: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware security bypass
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.
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IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-38329?
CVE-2024-38329 has a critical severity level, as it allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass security restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38329?
To fix CVE-2024-38329, upgrade IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments to a version higher than 8.1.22.0.
Which versions of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are affected by CVE-2024-38329?
Versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are affected by CVE-2024-38329.
Can CVE-2024-38329 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2024-38329 requires an attacker to be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-38329 enable?
CVE-2024-38329 enables attackers to bypass user permission validation through specially crafted requests.