CVE-2020-4981: Input Validation
First published: Fri Apr 23 2021(Updated: )
IBM Spectrum Scale could allow a local privileged user to overwrite files due to improper input validation.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Scale | <=5.0.4.1 - 5.1.0.3 (CSI V1.0.0 - V2.1.0) | |
| IBM Spectrum Scale | >=5.0.4.1<=5.1.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4981.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is IBM Spectrum Scale versions 5.0.4.1 through 5.1.0.3.
How can a local privileged user exploit this vulnerability?
A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite files due to improper input validation.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4981?
The severity of CVE-2020-4981 is medium (CVSS score: 6.0).
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update IBM Spectrum Scale to a version that is not affected (5.1.0.4 or later).
- collector/ibm-support
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm spectrum scale
- version/ibm spectrum scale/5.0.4.1 - 5.1.0.3 (csi v1.0.0 - v2.1.0)
- version/ibm spectrum scale/5.0.4.1
- version/ibm spectrum scale/5.1.0.3