What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-4536?

CVE-2019-4536 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-4536?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-4536. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

IBM CVE-2019-4536

MEDIUM

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2019-08-29 psirt@us.ibm.com

Privilege Escalation IBM

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 29, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionNVD

IBM i 7.4 users who have done a Restore User Profile (RSTUSRPRF) on a system which has been configured with Db2 Mirror for i might have user profiles with elevated privileges caused by incorrect processing during a restore of multiple user profiles. A user with restore privileges could exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges on the restored system. IBM X-Force ID: 165592.

AnalysisAI

IBM i 7.4 users who have done a Restore User Profile (RSTUSRPRF) on a system which has been configured with Db2 Mirror for i might have user profiles with elevated privileges caused by incorrect. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3). This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. IBM i 7.4 users who have done a Restore User Profile (RSTUSRPRF) on a system which has been configured with Db2 Mirror for i might have user profiles with elevated privileges caused by incorrect processing during a restore of multiple user profiles. A user with restore privileges could exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges on the restored system. IBM X-Force ID: 165592. Affected products include: Ibm I.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.