What is CVE-2020-4212?

CVE-2020-4212 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

How severe is CVE-2020-4212?

CVE-2020-4212 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, which is considered critical.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4212?

Versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are affected by CVE-2020-4212.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4212?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4212.

How can I fix CVE-2020-4212?

To fix CVE-2020-4212, you should upgrade to a version of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4212

critical

CWE

21/2/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4212: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus hfpackage Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 21 2020(Updated: )

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By using a specially crafted HTTP command, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary command on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175023.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

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

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3178863

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IBM-3178863

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4212?
CVE-2020-4212 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.
How severe is CVE-2020-4212?
CVE-2020-4212 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4212?
Versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are affected by CVE-2020-4212.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4212?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4212.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4212?
To fix CVE-2020-4212, you should upgrade to a version of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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