CVE-2020-4496: Medium severity ibm storage protect plus vulnerability
The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x server connection to an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus workload agent is subject to a man-in-the-middle attack due to improper certificate validation. IBM X-Force ID: 182046.
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The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus server connection to an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus workload agent is subject to a man-in-the-middle attack due to improper certificate validation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4496.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4496?
The severity of CVE-2020-4496 is medium with a severity value of 6.8.
What is the description of CVE-2020-4496?
The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x server connection to an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus workload agent is subject to a man-in-the-middle attack due to improper certificate validation.
Which IBM product is affected by CVE-2020-4496?
The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus product is affected by CVE-2020-4496.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4496?
To fix CVE-2020-4496, update the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus server and workload agent to versions 10.1.8.2 or later.