CVE-2020-4693: Input Validation

Published Sep 1, 2020
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Protect may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of data prior to export.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1.0.000 through 7.1.10 and 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.9 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of data prior to export. IBM X-Force ID: 186782.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center<=8.1.0.000-8.1.9.xxx7.1.0.000-7.1.10.xxx
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center>=7.1.0.000<=7.1.10.000
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center>=8.1.0.000<=8.1.9.000
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 1, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4693.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4693?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4693 is critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4693?

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center versions 7.1.0.000 through 7.1.10 and 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.9 are affected by CVE-2020-4693.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4693?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4693 by executing arbitrary code on the system due to improper validation of data prior to export.

5

Is IBM AIX vulnerable to CVE-2020-4693?

No, IBM AIX is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-4693.

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