CVE-2020-4579: High severity IBM DataPower Gateway vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2020
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Updated

IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted HTTP/2 request with invalid characters. IBM X-Force ID: 184438.

Other sources

IBM DataPower Gateway could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted HTTP/2 request with invalid characters.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM DataPower Gateway>=2018.4.1.0<=2018.4.1.12
IBM DataPower Gateway<=2018.4.1.0-2018.4.1.12

Event History

Sep 18, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM DataPower Gateway vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM DataPower Gateway vulnerability is CVE-2020-4579.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4579?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4579 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2020-4579 affect IBM DataPower Gateway?

CVE-2020-4579 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted HTTP/2 request with invalid characters.

4

Which versions of IBM DataPower Gateway are affected by CVE-2020-4579?

IBM DataPower Gateway versions 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 are affected by CVE-2020-4579.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4579 in IBM DataPower Gateway?

Ensure you have installed the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM to fix CVE-2020-4579 in IBM DataPower Gateway.

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