IBM Spectrum Protect Server 7.1 and 8.1 could disclose highly sensitive information via trace logs to a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 148873.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum_protect_server | Ibm | 7.1.0.0 (including) | 7.1.9.0 (including) |
| Spectrum_protect_server | Ibm | 8.1.0.0 (including) | 8.1.5.100 (including) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: