CVE-2020-4889: Medium severity ibm spectrum scale vulnerability
Published Jan 18, 2021
·Updated
IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.4 and 5.1.0 could allow a local user to poison log files which could impact support and development efforts. IBM X-Force ID: 190971.
Other sources
IBM Spectrum Scale could allow a local user to poison log files which could impact support and development efforts.
Affected Software
5 affected components
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.0.0 - 5.0.5.4
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.1.0
IBM Spectrum Scale>=5.0.0<=5.0.5.4
IBM Spectrum Scale=5.1.0
Linux Linux kernel
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 18, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4889.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-4889?
The severity of CVE-2020-4889 is medium.
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How does CVE-2020-4889 impact IBM Spectrum Scale?
CVE-2020-4889 could allow a local user to poison log files which could impact support and development efforts for IBM Spectrum Scale.
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Which versions of IBM Spectrum Scale are affected by CVE-2020-4889?
IBM Spectrum Scale versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.4 and 5.1.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4889.
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Is the Linux Linux kernel vulnerable to CVE-2020-4889?
No, the Linux Linux kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-4889.