CVE-2020-4559: Input Validation
Published Aug 28, 2020
·Updated
IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service due ti improper validation of user-supplied input. IBM X-Force ID: 183613.
Affected Software
7 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect>=8.1.0.000<=8.1.10.000
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
IBM Spectrum Protect>=7.1.0.000<=7.1.10.000
HP HP-UX
Oracle Solaris
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Spectrum Protect issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4559.
2
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-4559?
CVE-2020-4559 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
3
Which versions of IBM Spectrum Protect are affected by this vulnerability?
IBM Spectrum Protect versions 7.1.0.000 to 7.1.10.000 and 8.1.0.000 to 8.1.10.000 are affected by this vulnerability.
4
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.
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How can I fix this vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect?
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to a version of IBM Spectrum Protect that is not affected by this issue.