CVE-2020-4241: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 30, 2020
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Scale and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175418.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Scale and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus<=10.1.0-10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus>=10.1.0<=10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Scale>=10.1.0<=10.1.5

Event History

Mar 30, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 15, 58461
Event
04:20 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4241?

The severity of CVE-2020-4241 is critical.

2

How can a remote authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2020-4241?

A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4241 by sending a specially crafted request to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

3

Which versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are affected by CVE-2020-4241?

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 are affected by CVE-2020-4241.

4

Which versions of IBM Spectrum Scale are affected by CVE-2020-4241?

IBM Spectrum Scale versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 are affected by CVE-2020-4241.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2020-4241?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-4241 at the following links: [IBM X-Force](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175418), [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130).

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