CVE-2020-28421: High severity ca unified infrastructure management vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2020
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Updated

CA Unified Infrastructure Management 20.1 and earlier contains a vulnerability in the robot (controller) component that allows local attackers to elevate privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Broadcom Unified Infrastructure Management<=20.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28421?

CVE-2020-28421 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-28421?

To remediate CVE-2020-28421, upgrade to CA Unified Infrastructure Management version 20.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-28421?

CVE-2020-28421 affects users of CA Unified Infrastructure Management version 20.1 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2020-28421 allow?

CVE-2020-28421 allows local attackers to elevate their privileges on the system.

5

Is the robot component of CA Unified Infrastructure Management vulnerable in CVE-2020-28421?

Yes, the robot component in CA Unified Infrastructure Management is the specific aspect affected by CVE-2020-28421.

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