CVE-2020-4491
First published: Fri Oct 16 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Scale | >4.2.0.0<=4.2.3.22 | |
| IBM Spectrum Scale | >5.0.0.0<=5.0.5 |
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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.
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