CVE-2019-4088
CVE-2019-4088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Servers 7.1 and 8.1 and Storage Agents could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by loading a specially crafted library loaded by the dsmqsan module. By setting up such a library, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 157511.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-4088?
- IBM Spectrum Protect Servers 7.1 and 8.1 and Storage Agents could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by loading a specially crafted library loaded by the dsmqsan module. By setting up such a library, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 157511.
- How severe is CVE-2019-4088?
- CVE-2019-4088 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-4088 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-4088?
- CVE-2019-4088 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-4088?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-4088 published?
- CVE-2019-4088 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882472
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157511
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect_operations_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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