CVE-2020-13776
First published: Wed Jun 03 2020(Updated: )
systemd could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by the mishandling of numerical usernames. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges as root.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) | <=1.7.2.0 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) | <=1.7.1.0 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) | <=1.7.0.0 | |
| Systemd Project Systemd | <=245 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Netapp Solidfire \& Hci Management Node | ||
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =32 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/15985
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYGLFEKG45EYBJ7TPQMLWROWPTZBEU63/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200611-0003/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184600
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6493729 (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYGLFEKG45EYBJ7TPQMLWROWPTZBEU63/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13776?
CVE-2020-13776 is a vulnerability in systemd that allows a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.
How does CVE-2020-13776 affect the affected software?
CVE-2020-13776 affects systemd versions up to 245, Apple iPadOS, Netapp Solidfire & Hci Management Node, Fedoraproject Fedora (version 32), and IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) versions up to 1.7.2.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13776?
The severity of CVE-2020-13776 is rated as medium with a score of 6.7.
What is the CWE category of CVE-2020-13776?
The CWE category of CVE-2020-13776 is CWE-269.
How can I fix CVE-2020-13776?
To fix CVE-2020-13776, update systemd to version 245 or newer, or apply the necessary patches provided by the affected software vendors.
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