CVE-2020-4411: Input Validation
The Spectrum Scale 4.2.0.0 through 4.2.3.21 and 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.4.3 file system component is affected by a denial of service vulnerability in its kernel module that could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, a local attacker could invoke a subset of ioctls on the Spectrum Scale device with non-valid arguments. This could allow the attacker to crash the kernel. IBM X-Force ID: 179986.
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The Spectrum Scale file system component is affected by a denial of service vulnerability in its kernel module that could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, a local attacker could invoke a subset of ioctls on the Spectrum Scale device with non-valid arguments. This could allow the attacker to crash the kernel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-4411.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4411?
The severity of CVE-2020-4411 is high, with a severity value of 7.1.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4411?
CVE-2020-4411 affects IBM Spectrum Scale versions 4.2.0.0 through 4.2.3.21 and 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.4.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4411?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4411 by causing a denial of service condition on the affected system using the vulnerability in the kernel module of the Spectrum Scale file system component.
Are IBM AIX and Linux Linux kernel vulnerable to CVE-2020-4411?
No, IBM AIX and Linux Linux kernel are not vulnerable to CVE-2020-4411.