CVE-2020-8579: High severity ibm data ontap vulnerability
Published Oct 27, 2020
·Updated
Clustered Data ONTAP versions 9.7 through 9.7P7 are susceptible to a vulnerability which allows an attacker with access to an intercluster LIF to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
Affected Software
6 affected components
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.7
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.7-p1
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.7-p2
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.7-p3
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.7-p6
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.7-p7
Event History
Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8579?
CVE-2020-8579 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to cause Denial of Service (DoS) on affected systems.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-8579?
To mitigate CVE-2020-8579, you should upgrade Clustered Data ONTAP to version 9.7P8 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2020-8579?
CVE-2020-8579 affects users of Clustered Data ONTAP versions 9.7 through 9.7P7.
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What type of attack does CVE-2020-8579 allow?
CVE-2020-8579 allows an attacker with access to an intercluster LIF to execute a Denial of Service attack.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-8579?
The potential consequences of CVE-2020-8579 include service disruption and downtime for affected Clustered Data ONTAP systems.