What is the severity of CVE-2020-4590?

The severity of CVE-2020-4590 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty are affected by CVE-2020-4590?

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 20.0.0.9 are affected by CVE-2020-4590.

Is CVE-2020-4590 a denial of service vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2020-4590 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated client to conduct a denial of service attack.

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty (CVE-2020-4590)?

To mitigate CVE-2020-4590, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches and updates provided by IBM.

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CVE-2020-4590

medium

6.5

16/9/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4590

Q: What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-4590?

CVE-2020-4590 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty running oauth-2.0 or openidConnectServer-1.0 server features that allows an authenticated client to conduct a denial of service attack.

First published: Wed Sep 16 2020(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 20.0.0.9 running oauth-2.0 or openidConnectServer-1.0 server features is vulnerable to a denial of service attack conducted by an authenticated client. IBM X-Force ID: 184650.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty	<=17.0.0.3 - 20.0.0.9
Ibm Websphere Application Server	>=17.0.0.3<=20.0.0.9

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6333623

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IBM-6333623

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4590?
The severity of CVE-2020-4590 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty are affected by CVE-2020-4590?
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 20.0.0.9 are affected by CVE-2020-4590.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-4590?
CVE-2020-4590 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty running oauth-2.0 or openidConnectServer-1.0 server features that allows an authenticated client to conduct a denial of service attack.
Is CVE-2020-4590 a denial of service vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2020-4590 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated client to conduct a denial of service attack.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty (CVE-2020-4590)?
To mitigate CVE-2020-4590, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches and updates provided by IBM.

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