CVE-2020-4994: High severity IBM DataPower Gateway vulnerability

Published May 10, 2022
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Updated

IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.4 and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.17 could allow a remote user to cause a temporary denial of service by sending invalid HTTP requests. IBM X-Force ID: 192906.

Other sources

IBM DataPower Gateway could allow a remote user to cause a temporary denial of service by sending invalid HTTP requests.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM DataPower Gateway>=10.0.1.0<=10.0.1.4
IBM DataPower Gateway>=2018.4.1.0<=2018.4.1.17
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.1<=10.0.1.0-10.0.1.4
IBM DataPower Gateway<=2018.4.1.0-2018.4.1.17

Event History

May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4994?

CVE-2020-4994 is a vulnerability in IBM DataPower Gateway that could allow a remote user to cause a temporary denial of service by sending invalid HTTP requests.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4994?

The severity of CVE-2020-4994 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which versions of IBM DataPower Gateway are affected by CVE-2020-4994?

IBM DataPower Gateway versions 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.4 and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.17 are affected by CVE-2020-4994.

4

How can a remote user exploit CVE-2020-4994?

A remote user can exploit CVE-2020-4994 by sending invalid HTTP requests.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4994?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2020-4994. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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