What is the severity of CVE-2020-4311?

CVE-2020-4311 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4311?

To fix CVE-2020-4311, upgrade IBM Tivoli Monitoring to a version beyond 6.3.0 and apply all relevant patches.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4311?

CVE-2020-4311 affects users of IBM Tivoli Monitoring version 6.3.0 and earlier, including all service packs and fix packs.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4311?

CVE-2020-4311 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution.

What should I do if I cannot upgrade to fix CVE-2020-4311?

If an upgrade is not possible, consider implementing additional access controls or isolation techniques to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4311

high

7.4

CWE

732

22/4/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4311

First published: Wed Apr 22 2020(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.3.0 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By placing a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load other DLL files located in the same directory and execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 177083.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Tivoli Monitoring	=6.3.0
	<=6.3.0 through 630 FP7 (Including Service packs)

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6198358

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IBM-6198358

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4311?
CVE-2020-4311 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4311?
To fix CVE-2020-4311, upgrade IBM Tivoli Monitoring to a version beyond 6.3.0 and apply all relevant patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-4311?
CVE-2020-4311 affects users of IBM Tivoli Monitoring version 6.3.0 and earlier, including all service packs and fix packs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4311?
CVE-2020-4311 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade to fix CVE-2020-4311?
If an upgrade is not possible, consider implementing additional access controls or isolation techniques to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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