CVE-2020-4242: 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: 175419.

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4242?

The severity of CVE-2020-4242 is rated as high due to its ability to allow remote command execution by authenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4242?

To fix CVE-2020-4242, you should upgrade IBM Spectrum Scale or IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to versions 10.1.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4242?

CVE-2020-4242 affects users of IBM Spectrum Scale and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.5.

4

What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2020-4242?

Systems running IBM Spectrum Scale and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-4242.

5

Can CVE-2020-4242 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-4242 can be exploited remotely by authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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