CVE-2019-4383 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3 are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability during redirected restore operations on Oracle or MongoDB databases.

Understanding CVE-2019-4383

An overview of the privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

What is CVE-2019-4383?

The vulnerability allows an increase in user privileges when performing redirected restore operations on Oracle or MongoDB databases using affected versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4383

CVSS Base Score: 7.9 (High)
Severity: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: None
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/S:C/A:N/PR:H/C:H/AC:L/AV:L/I:H/UI:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4383

Insight into the vulnerability's technical aspects.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises during redirected restore operations on Oracle or MongoDB databases, leading to an escalation of user privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 10.1.0, 10.1.2, 10.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by performing redirected restore operations on Oracle or MongoDB databases using the specified versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address and prevent the CVE-2019-4383 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.
Restrict user privileges to minimize potential impact.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software to the latest version.
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the vulnerability.