IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.5 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2 could allow a local user to poison log files which could impact support and development efforts. IBM X-Force ID: 190450.
An official patch is available. Apply the patch as soon as possible.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Patch StatusOfficial Patch
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | VI: N→H | 0.5 → 2.1 |
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | patch: Unavailable→Official Patch | 0.5 → 0.5 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.5 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| IBM | Spectrum Scale | 5.0.0 |
| IBM | Spectrum Scale | 5.0.5.4 |
| IBM | Spectrum Scale | 5.1.0 |
| IBM | Spectrum Scale | 5.1.0.1 |
| ibm | spectrum_scale | ≥ 5.0.0.0, ≤ 5.0.5.5 |
| ibm | spectrum_scale | ≥ 5.1.0.0, ≤ 5.1.0.2 |
Published: 2021-03-16
