CVE-2024-38329: storage protect Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

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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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	storage_protect_for_virtual_environments	8.1.0.0 — 8.1.23.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/294994 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157929 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/294994 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157929

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38329? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-38329? +

CVE-2024-38329 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38329? +

CVE-2024-38329 affects products from ibm, specifically: storage_protect_for_virtual_environments. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38329? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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