CVE-2020-4688: Command Injection
First published: Tue Jan 05 2021(Updated: )
IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.2 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system as an unprivileged user, caused by command injection vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 186700.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | =10.6 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | =11.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | <=10.5 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | <=10.6 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | <=11.0 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | <=11.1 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | <=11.2 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS | <=11.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4688?
CVE-2020-4688 is a command injection vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.2 that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system as an unprivileged user.
Which products are affected by CVE-2020-4688?
IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 are affected by CVE-2020-4688.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4688?
CVE-2020-4688 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2020-4688?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4688 by injecting arbitrary commands on the system as an unprivileged user.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4688?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2020-4688. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.
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