Learn about CVE-2018-2025 affecting IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 7.1 and 8.1 create directories and files with open permissions, potentially exposing sensitive data.
Understanding CVE-2018-2025
This CVE involves IBM products creating directories and files with insecure permissions, impacting data confidentiality.
What is CVE-2018-2025?
IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments versions 7.1 and 8.1 generate directories and files in the CIT subdirectory with universal read and write permissions.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2025
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access and potentially modify sensitive data stored in the affected directories and files.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2025
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue stems from the creation of directories and files with overly permissive permissions by IBM Spectrum Protect products, compromising data security.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from the CVE-2018-2025 vulnerability with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates