CVE-2023-28956

Summary

CVE-2023-28956 is a vulnerability affecting IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.17.2. This issue allows local users to escalate their privileges due to insufficient access controls. IBM's X-Force has assigned ID 251767 to this vulnerability. By exploiting this weakness, attackers can gain elevated access and potentially compromise the entire system. Organizations using the affected versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client are urged to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

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