7.5
CWE
258
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-29478

First published: Tue Jan 05 2021(Updated: )

CA Service Catalog 17.2 and 17.3 contain a vulnerability in the default configuration of the Setup Utility that may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition.

Credit: vuln@ca.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Broadcom CA Service Catalog=17.2
Broadcom CA Service Catalog=17.3
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for CA Service Catalog?

    The vulnerability ID for CA Service Catalog is CVE-2020-29478.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-29478?

    The severity of CVE-2020-29478 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

  • What is affected by CVE-2020-29478?

    CA Service Catalog versions 17.2 and 17.3 are affected by CVE-2020-29478.

  • How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-29478?

    A remote attacker may exploit CVE-2020-29478 to cause a denial of service condition by exploiting the default configuration of the Setup Utility.

  • Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-29478?

    No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2020-29478.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-29478?

    To fix CVE-2020-29478, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Broadcom.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-29478?

    More information about CVE-2020-29478 can be found at the following reference: [https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/content/security-advisories/CA20201215-01-Security-Notice-for-CA-Service-Catalog/ESDSA16810]

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