# CVE-2010-4603: IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.x before 7.0.1.11, 7.1.1.x before 7.1.1.4, and 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.1 does not prevent modification of back-refe

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-12-29 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.x before 7.0.1.11, 7.1.1.x before 7.1.1.4, and 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.1 does not prevent modification of back-reference fields, which allows remote authenticated users to interfere with intended record relationships, and possibly cause a denial of service (loop) or have unspecified other impact, by (1) adding or (2) removing a back reference.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64439
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM22186
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21125139
- ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/rational/clearquest/7.1.1/7.1.1.4-RATL-RCQ/7.1.1.4-RATL-RCQ.ux.readme
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45648

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