CVE-2020-4305: Critical severity IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2020
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 176677.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud<=11.7.1.1 and earlier 11.7 releases
IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud<=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.3
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7.0.0<=11.7.1.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.3.0
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.5.0
IBM Infosphere Information Server On Cloud>=11.7.0.0<=11.7.1.1
IBM Infosphere Information Server On Cloud=11.5.0.0

Event History

Jul 8, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4305?

CVE-2020-4305 is a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

How does CVE-2020-4305 occur?

CVE-2020-4305 occurs due to the deserialization of untrusted data in IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4305?

CVE-2020-4305 has a severity level of 8.8 (Critical).

4

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server are affected by CVE-2020-4305?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.3, 11.5, and earlier 11.7 releases up to 11.7.1.1 are affected by CVE-2020-4305.

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How can CVE-2020-4305 be exploited?

CVE-2020-4305 can be exploited by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted website.

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