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CVE-2020-4436: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jun 08 2020(Updated: )

Certain IBM Aspera applications are vulnerable to buffer overflow after valid authentication, which could allow an attacker with intimate knowledge of the system to execute arbitrary code through a service.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server<=3.9.3 and earlier
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint<=3.9.3 and earlier
IBM Aspera Proxy Server<=1.4.3 and earlier
IBM Aspera Transfer Cluster Manager<=1.3.1 with Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.9.3 and earlier
IBM Aspera Application Platform On Demand<=3.7.4 and earlier
IBM Aspera Faspex On Demand<=3.7.4 and earlier
IBM Aspera Server On Demand<=3.7.4 and earlier
IBM Aspera Shares On Demand<=3.7.4 and earlier
IBM Aspera Streaming<=3.9.3 and earlier
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server for Cloud Pak for Integration<=3.9.10 and earlier
IBM Aspera Application Platform On Demand<=3.7.4
IBM Aspera Faspex On Demand<=3.7.4
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint<=3.9.3
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server<=3.9.3
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server<=3.9.10
IBM Aspera Proxy Server<=1.4.3
IBM Aspera Server On Demand<=3.7.4
IBM Aspera Shares On Demand<=3.7.4
IBM Aspera Streaming<=3.9.3
IBM Aspera Transfer Cluster Manager<=1.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-4436?

    CVE-2020-4436 has a critical severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution after successful authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-4436?

    To fix CVE-2020-4436, update all affected IBM Aspera applications to their latest versions that address the vulnerability.

  • Which IBM Aspera applications are affected by CVE-2020-4436?

    CVE-2020-4436 affects multiple IBM Aspera applications including High-Speed Transfer Server, High-Speed Transfer Endpoint, and Proxy Server among others.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4436?

    CVE-2020-4436 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited after valid authentication.

  • Can CVE-2020-4436 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-4436 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker with knowledge of the system.

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