CVE-2020-4956
First published: Mon Feb 15 2021(Updated: )
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a RPC that allows certain cache values to be set and dumped to a file. By setting a grossly large cache value and dumping that cached value to a file multiple times, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the consumption of all memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 192156.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center | >=7.1.0.000<7.1.13.000 | |
| IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center | >=8.1.0.000<8.1.10.200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4956.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4956?
The severity of CVE-2020-4956 is medium with a severity value of 4.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4956?
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center versions 7.1.0.000 to 7.1.13.000 and versions 8.1.0.000 to 8.1.10.200 are affected by CVE-2020-4956.
What can a remote attacker do using CVE-2020-4956?
A remote attacker could exploit CVE-2020-4956 to cause a denial of service by setting a large cache value and dumping it to a file multiple times.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4956?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-4956 at the following links: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192156), [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404966).
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