What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4211.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4211?

The severity of CVE-2020-4211 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

What is the affected software?

The affected software is IBM Spectrum Protect Plus version 10.1.0 to 10.1.5.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4211?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4211.

How can I fix CVE-2020-4211?

To fix CVE-2020-4211, apply the necessary patches and updates provided by IBM.

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CVE-2020-4211

critical

CWE

21/2/2020

1/1/2022

21/10/2023

CVE-2020-4211: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus hostname Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 21 2020(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Administrative Console Framework service. When parsing the hostname parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus	<=10.1.0-10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Protect	>=10.1.0<10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Protect	=10.1.5
Linux Linux kernel

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IBM-3178863

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4211.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4211?
The severity of CVE-2020-4211 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is IBM Spectrum Protect Plus version 10.1.0 to 10.1.5.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4211?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4211.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4211?
To fix CVE-2020-4211, apply the necessary patches and updates provided by IBM.

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