CVE-2020-9411: TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server for IBM i Authentication Bypass

Published Jun 9, 2020
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Updated

The file transfer component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server for IBM i contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows an attacker to perform unauthorized network file transfers to and from the file system accessible to the affected component. This vulnerability is exploitable when the configuration option 'Require Node Resp' is set to 'No'. In the event of a successful exploit, the attacker could theoretically read and write any file on the file system accessible to the affected component, thus fully affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the operating system hosting the deployment of the affected system. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server for IBM i: versions 7.1.0 and below, version 8.0.0.

Affected Software

3 affected components
TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server<=7.1.0
TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server=8.0.0
IBM i

Remediation

Information

TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components which address these issues. TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server for IBM i versions 7.1.0 and below update to version 7.1.1 or higher TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server for IBM i version 8.0.0 update to version 8.0.1 or higher

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-9411.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9411?

The severity of CVE-2020-9411 is critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-9411?

The TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server versions 7.1.0 and 8.0.0 are affected by CVE-2020-9411.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-9411?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-9411 to perform unauthorized network file transfers to and from the file system accessible to the affected component.

5

Are IBM i systems vulnerable to CVE-2020-9411?

No, IBM i systems are not vulnerable to CVE-2020-9411.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9411?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9411 on the TIBCO website: [https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories](https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories) and [https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2020/06/tibco-security-advisory-june-9-2020-tibco-managed-file-transfer-2020-9411](https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2020/06/tibco-security-advisory-june-9-2020-tibco-managed-file-transfer-2020-9411)

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