CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 3.6
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: ibm spectrum protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. ibm spectrum protect backup-archive client creates temporary files insecurely. a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from a temporary file to various files on the system, which could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges. ibm x-force id: 125163.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2017-10-05
Last Modified Date: 2017-10-25
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CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 3.6
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: ibm spectrum protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. ibm spectrum protect backup-archive client creates temporary files insecurely. a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from a temporary file to various files on the system, which could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges. ibm x-force id: 125163.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2017-10-05
Last Modified Date: 2017-10-25
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