CVE-2019-4558 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Scale versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.3.2 and 4.2.0.0 through 4.2.3.17. A local attacker can exploit this flaw by injecting parameters into setuid files, leading to root privileges. This vulnerability is rated as high severity (CVSS 7.8) due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.2.0.0, <= 4.2.3.17CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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