CVE-2020-4491: Medium severity ibm spectrum scale vulnerability
IBM Spectrum Scale could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a large number of RPC requests to the mmfsd daemon which would cause the service to crash.
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IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.22 and V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.5 could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a large number of RPC requests to the mmfsd daemon which would cause the service to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 181991.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4491?
CVE-2020-4491 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting IBM Spectrum Scale.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4491?
To fix CVE-2020-4491, upgrade IBM Spectrum Scale to a version higher than 4.2.3.22 or 5.0.5.
Which versions of IBM Spectrum Scale are affected by CVE-2020-4491?
CVE-2020-4491 affects IBM Spectrum Scale versions from 4.2.0.0 to 4.2.3.22 and 5.0.0.0 to 5.0.5.
Can CVE-2020-4491 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-4491 is a local vulnerability that requires an attacker to have local access.
What impact does CVE-2020-4491 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2020-4491 is a denial of service, causing the mmfsd daemon to crash.