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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2020-4242

critical

CWE

30/3/2020

31/3/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-4242: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Mar 30 2020(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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

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

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130

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IBM-6114130

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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