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IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1 fix packs and interim fix downloads

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Abstract

This document describes how to download maintenance packages and interim fix packages for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.x.y.

Check the following sections to determine for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management:
- Section "Download Packages" for available component packages
- Section "How critical is this fix?" for fixed vulnerabilities
- Section "Solved Problems" for update history and documentation updates
- Section "Known Side Effects" for Known Issues and Limitations


Download Description


 

Packages on PTF distribution website

All IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management maintenance packages and the interim fixes can be accessed by using the PTF distribution website. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the PTF distribution website.

However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes available through PTF distribution website do not contain the required license enablement files. For initial installation of IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement files, from the Passport Advantage Online website.  


 

Packages on Fix Central online

To get the most current features and enhancements, it is required to update IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client from a previous version or release. Maintenance packages and interim fixes are delivered on Fix Central. The HTTP link in the section "Download package" directs to the Fix Central online website.

However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes available through Fix Central do not contain the required license enablement files. For initial installation of IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement files, from the Passport Advantage Online website.


 

Packages on Passport Advantage Online

The Passport Advantage Online website has complete packages of IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management for download. To download IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.15, using the Passport Advantage® Online website, see IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.15.
The packages available through Passport Advantage are the base level packages. For any maintenance packages and interim fixes, check Fix Central or PTF distribution website.

Note:

  • Downloading any files indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions detailed in the IBM Program license agreement.
  • Maintenance fix pack packages and readme files for the IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client, include both English and non-English-language clients where supported.
  • Follow the package links to view the readme files, independent of the package. See also: IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1 fix pack readme files.


 

Installation Instructions

Installation instructions are available in the Installation and User's Guide for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management.

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Download Package

The HTTP link in the Download Options column directs you to the following sites:

  • PTF distribution website:
    PTF distribution website provides fixes for maintenance packages and interim fix packages.

  • Fix Central online website:
    Fix Central provides fixes for maintenance packages and interim fix packages for your system's software, hardware, and operating system. Fix Central is a secure website that requires you to log in using your IBMid. You can acquire an IBMid at  Sign up to IBMid.
    You can locate the packages on the Fix Central online website by using the product name, version, and platform as the search query. For example, use the "IBM Spectrum for Space Management".

Reminder: The packages available through Fix Central do not contain license enablement files. Install previous a base level package before you use these packages.

 

Packages for 8.1 release:

  • Release 8.1.0: Available on 09 December 2016 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Z
  • Fix pack 8.1.2: Available on 11 August 2017 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Z
    -Interim fix 8.1.2.1:  Available 6 November 2017 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Z
  • Fix Pack 8.1.4: Available on 15 December 2017 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
    -Interim fix 8.1.4.1: Available 7 March 2018 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.6 - Available on 17 August 2018 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
    -Interim fix 8.1.6.1 - Available on 31 October 2018 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.7 - Available on 22 February 2019 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.8 - Available on 27 June 2019 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.9 - Available on 22 November 2019 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
    -Interim fix 8.1.9.1 - Available on 17 March 2020 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.10 - Available on 12 June 2020 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.11 - Available on 20 November 2020 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.12 - Available on 23 April 2021 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.13 - Available on 10 December 2021 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
    -Interim fix 8.1.13.1 - Available on 16 December 2021 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
    -Interim fix 8.1.13.2 - Available on 5 January 2022 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
    -Interim fix 8.1.13.3 - Available on 13 January 2022 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.14 - Available on 11 March 2022 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
  • Fix Pack 8.1.15 - Available on 29 June 2022 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
    -Interim fix 8.1.15.1 - Available on 12 August 2022 for Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
     Note: Interim fix 8.1.15.1 is provided to fix the backup-archive client APAR IT41452
    -Interim fix 8.1.15.2 - Available on 27 September 2022 for AIX GPFS, Linux x86, Linux on IBM Power Systems (Little Endian)
     

To find the download documents for all supported versions and all available download options, see:  IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management - All Downloads Doc.

Interim fixes are only delivered on a subset of platforms, as advised to wait for the fully tested fix pack that contains the fix. However, if you have a business need for a fix on a different platform than listed in download section before the next fix pack, contact IBM Support.

How critical is this fix?

Following vulnerabilities are fixed in 8.1 on IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management:

IBM Spectrum Protect for Space management
First Fixing VRMF Level Platform Bulletin Title and Link
8.1.2.0 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Offline dictionary attack vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) (CVE-2016-8937)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/295699
8.1.4.1 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM GSKit component of IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) for Space Management
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/568677
8.1.6.0 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Denial of Service vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2018-1550)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/719401
8.1.7.0 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Password disclosure through trace file affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2018-1882)
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869436
8.1.9.1 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client web user interface, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/5695611
8.1.9.1 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: IBM Java Runtime Vulnerabilities affect the IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client and web user interface, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2019-4732, CVE-2019-2989)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/5695653
8.1.10 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client web user interface, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments are vulnerable to Logjam (CVE-2015-4000)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6245366
8.1.10 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: IBM Java Runtime Vulnerability affects the IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2020-2654)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6245356
8.1.10 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: IBM Spectrum Protect Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management web user interface vulnerable to authentication bypass and clickjacking (CVE-2020-4494, CVE-2020-4406)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6221448
8.1.11 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty affects IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client web user interface, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6371650
8.1.11 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: IBM Java Runtime Vulnerabilities affect the IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6371646
8.1.12 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2020-27221, CVE-2020-14782)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445483
8.1.12 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities in IBM Spectrum Protect Back-up Archive Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2021-29672, CVE-2021-20546)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445497
8.1.13.1 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2021-44228)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6527824
8.1.13.2 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin:  Vulnerabilities in Apache Log4j affect IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2021-45105, CVE-2021-45046)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6537640
8.1.13.3 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j might affect IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2021-44832)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6540846
8.1.14 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty vulnerabilities affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2021-35517, CVE-2021-36090)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6562383
8.1.15 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2021-35550, CVE-2021-35603)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6596379
8.1.15 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Information Disclosure and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities in the IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client might affect IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2022-22478, CVE-2022-22474)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6618019
8.1.15.2 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6823727
8.1.15.2 AIX
Linux
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in FasterXML Jackson Databind and Apache Xerces affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6823731

For most current security bulletins, search in the My Notifications website.
Note: you need to subscribe this product in My Notifications website, see also in  Featured Documents for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management.


 

Problems Solved

For a list of fixed APARs in this level, see: IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (HSM) APARs fixed in 8.1.x

Note: Maintenance is cumulative. APARs fixed in the previous fix packs and interim fixes are also fixed in the most current delivery.

For changes, updates, and other clarifications to the currently available IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.x publications, see: Version 8.1: Documentation updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management  


 

Known Side Effects

For known issues and limitations in this level, see: IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (HSM) 8.1 known problems  


 

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Technical Support

For support, see the website for product:  IBM Support for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management

 

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Document Information

Modified date:
27 September 2022

UID

swg24044241