What is the severity of CVE-2020-4545?

CVE-2020-4545 is categorized as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote code execution on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4545?

To fix CVE-2020-4545, update IBM Aspera Connect to the latest version beyond 3.9.9 to eliminate the vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-4545?

CVE-2020-4545 affects IBM Aspera Connect versions up to and including 3.9.9.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4545?

CVE-2020-4545 is a remote code execution vulnerability facilitated through improper loading of Dynamic Link Libraries.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4545?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4545 by convincing a victim to open a specially-crafted .DLL file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4545

critical

9.3

CWE

426

3/9/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4545

First published: Thu Sep 03 2020(Updated: )

IBM Aspera Connect 3.9.9 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper loading of Dynamic Link Libraries by the import feature. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted .DLL file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 183190.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Aspera Connect	<=3.9.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 is categorized as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote code execution on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4545?
To fix CVE-2020-4545, update IBM Aspera Connect to the latest version beyond 3.9.9 to eliminate the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 affects IBM Aspera Connect versions up to and including 3.9.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 is a remote code execution vulnerability facilitated through improper loading of Dynamic Link Libraries.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4545?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4545 by convincing a victim to open a specially-crafted .DLL file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 is categorized as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote code execution on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4545?
To fix CVE-2020-4545, update IBM Aspera Connect to the latest version beyond 3.9.9 to eliminate the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 affects IBM Aspera Connect versions up to and including 3.9.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 is a remote code execution vulnerability facilitated through improper loading of Dynamic Link Libraries.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4545?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4545 by convincing a victim to open a specially-crafted .DLL file.