CVE-2020-4476: High severity ibm sterling file gateway vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2020
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Updated

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 181778.

Other sources

IBM Sterling File Gateway could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=2.2.0.0<=2.2.6.5
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.0.0.0<=6.0.3.2
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.0.0.0 - 6.0.3.2
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=2.2.0.0 - 2.2.6.5_2

Event History

Nov 13, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of IBM Sterling File Gateway?

The vulnerability ID of IBM Sterling File Gateway is CVE-2020-4476.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4476?

The severity of CVE-2020-4476 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information?

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.

4

What can attackers do with the sensitive information obtained through the vulnerability?

Attackers can use the sensitive information obtained through the vulnerability for further attacks against the system.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4476?

To fix CVE-2020-4476, apply the available patch provided by IBM Sterling File Gateway.

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