CVE-2020-4278
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CVE-2020-4278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix enviornment. IBM X-Force ID: 176137.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix enviornment. IBM X-Force ID: 176137.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Platform Lsf | 9.1 |
| Ibm | Platform Lsf | 10.1 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Computing For High Performance Analytics | 10.2 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Lsf | 10.2 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176137VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3357549Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176137VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3357549Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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