CVE-2020-35593: High severity bmc patrol perform agent vulnerability
Published Sep 5, 2023
·Updated
BMC PATROL Agent through 20.08.00 allows local privilege escalation via vectors involving pconfig +RESTART -host.
Affected Software
1 affected component
BMC PATROL Agent<=20.08.00
Event History
Sep 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-35593?
CVE-2020-35593 is a vulnerability in BMC PATROL Agent that allows local privilege escalation.
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How does CVE-2020-35593 allow local privilege escalation?
CVE-2020-35593 allows local privilege escalation through vectors involving pconfig +RESTART -host.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-35593?
BMC PATROL Agent versions up to and including 20.08.00 are affected by CVE-2020-35593.
4
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35593?
CVE-2020-35593 has a severity level of high (7.8).
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How can I fix CVE-2020-35593?
To fix CVE-2020-35593, it is recommended to upgrade BMC PATROL Agent to a version that is not affected or apply any available patches or fixes provided by BMC.