CVE-2020-8579: High severity ibm data ontap vulnerability

Published Oct 27, 2020
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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.

2

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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