CVE-2024-38329
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedIBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceIBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.0.0-8.1.22.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability where improper validation of user permissions allows an authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions. A remote attacker with valid credentials can send specially crafted requests to change settings, trigger or restore backups, and delete previous backups via log rotation.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data>= 8.1.0.0, < 8.1.23.0CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify installed version of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual EnvironmentsLocate the product version through its administration console, command-line interface, or installed software inventory. Common methods include checking the GUI about screen, running 'dsmget -version' or similar version command, or reviewing installation documentation.Affected if The installed version is 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 (inclusive), meaning it falls within the range >= 8.1.0.0 and < 8.1.23.0
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Determine if the web-based management interface is exposed to networkReview network configuration to check if the Storage Protect management ports (typically HTTPS ports 9089, 9443, or similar) are listening on external or untrusted network interfaces. Use netstat or firewall rules to identify exposed management endpoints.Affected if The management interface is accessible from untrusted networks, as the vulnerability allows remote authenticated attackers to send specially crafted requests
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Audit recent backup operations and configuration changesReview Storage Protect activity logs, audit logs, or event logs for any unauthorized or unexpected backup triggers, restores, configuration changes, or log rotation-deletion events that occurred without proper authorization.Affected if There are records of backup operations, configuration changes, or deletion events initiated by users who should not have had permission to perform those actions
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Examine user account permissions and role assignmentsAccess the user management section of the Storage Protect administration console and review which users possess elevated privileges or permissions to modify settings, trigger backups, or delete backup data.Affected if Multiple user accounts exist with permissions that could be exploited through the authorization bypass, particularly accounts with privileges beyond what the user requires for their role
A user is affected if IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments is running version 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 and has the management interface network-accessible to users who should have restricted permissions.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped8.1.23.0
Upgrade to IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments version 8.1.23.0 or later. If upgrading is not immediately possible, restrict network access to the management interface and audit user permissions and activity logs.
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.23.0 or later
- Review IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.23.0 release notes and upgrade documentation for any prerequisites or migration requirements
- Create a full backup of the current IBM Storage Protect configuration and database
- Schedule a maintenance window to perform the upgrade
- Download IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments version 8.1.23.0 or later from IBM Fix Central or your authorized IBM distribution channel
- Stop all IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments services before upgrading
- Install the upgrade following IBM's standard installation procedures for your platform
- After installation, verify that all services start successfully
- Confirm the version number shows 8.1.23.0 or higher using the product's version check command
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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