CVE-2020-4273: High severity IBM Spectrum Scale vulnerability
IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 could allow a local unprivileged attacker with intimate knowledge of the enviornment to execute commands as root using specially crafted input. IBM X-Force ID: 175977.
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IBM Spectrum Scale could allow a local unprivileged attacker with intimate knowledge of the enviornment to execute commands as root using specially crafted input.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Spectrum Scale vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this IBM Spectrum Scale vulnerability is CVE-2020-4273.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-4273?
The severity rating of CVE-2020-4273 is 7.8 (High).
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-4273?
IBM Spectrum Scale versions 4.2 and 5.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4273.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4273?
An attacker with intimate knowledge of the environment can execute commands as root using specially crafted input.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4273?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-4273 on IBM X-Force ID: 175977 and on the IBM support pages.