CVE-2020-4095: Medium severity ibm bigfix platform vulnerability
"BigFix Platform is storing clear text credentials within the system's memory. An attacker who is able to gain administrative privileges can use a program to create a memory dump and extract the credentials. These credentials can be used to pivot further into the environment. The principle of least privilege should be applied to all BigFix deployments, limiting administrative access."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4095?
CVE-2020-4095 is a vulnerability in the BigFix Platform that allows attackers with administrative privileges to extract clear text credentials stored in the system's memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-4095?
CVE-2020-4095 has a severity rating of medium with a severity value of 6.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4095?
Versions of Hcltech Bigfix Platform ranging from 9.2 to 9.2.19 and from 9.5 to 9.5.15 are affected by CVE-2020-4095.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4095?
An attacker with administrative privileges can create a memory dump and extract clear text credentials from the system's memory to gain unauthorized access.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4095?
Fixes for CVE-2020-4095 can be found in the official support documentation provided by HCL Technologies.