CVE-2020-4273
First published: Fri Apr 03 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Scale | >=4.2.0.0<=4.2.3.20 | |
| IBM Spectrum Scale | >=5.0.0.0<=5.0.4.2 | |
| <=All |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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