CVE-2020-35593: High severity bmc patrol perform agent vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2023
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-35593?

CVE-2020-35593 is a vulnerability in BMC PATROL Agent that allows local privilege escalation.

2

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).

5

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.

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