CVE-2020-5023: High severity ibm storage protect plus vulnerability
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 could allow a remote user to inject arbitrary data iwhich could cause the serivce to crash due to excess resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 193659.
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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could allow a remote user to inject arbitrary data iwhich could cause the serivce to crash due to excess resource consumption.
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What is CVE-2020-5023?
CVE-2020-5023 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 that could allow a remote user to inject arbitrary data, causing the service to crash due to excess resource consumption.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5023?
CVE-2020-5023 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.
How can CVE-2020-5023 impact my system?
CVE-2020-5023 could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary data, potentially leading to a crash of the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus service.
Which versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are affected by CVE-2020-5023?
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 are affected by CVE-2020-5023.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2020-5023?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2020-5023, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to a version beyond 10.1.7 or apply any available patches or updates provided by IBM.