CVE-2020-28421: High severity ca unified infrastructure management vulnerability
Published Nov 23, 2020
·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
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.
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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.
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What type of attack does CVE-2020-28421 allow?
CVE-2020-28421 allows local attackers to elevate their privileges on the system.
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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.