CVE-2020-4890
First published: Thu Mar 04 2021(Updated: )
IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.5 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2 could allow a local user with a valid role to the REST API to cause a denial of service due to weak or absense of rate limiting. IBM X-Force ID: 190973.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Scale | >=5.0.0.0<=5.0.5.5 | |
| IBM Spectrum Scale | >=5.1.0.0<=5.1.0.2 | |
| <=5.0.0 - 5.0.5.5 | ||
| <=5.1.0 - 5.1.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4890.
What is the severity level for CVE-2020-4890?
The severity level for CVE-2020-4890 is medium.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is IBM Spectrum Scale versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.5 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2.
How can a local user cause a denial of service in IBM Spectrum Scale?
A local user with a valid role to the REST API can cause a denial of service in IBM Spectrum Scale due to weak or absence of rate limiting.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4890?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-4890 on IBM X-Force ID: 190973.
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