CVE-2020-4498
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4498 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD could allow a local privileged user to obtain highly sensitve information due to inclusion of data within trace files. IBM X-Force ID: 182118.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD could allow a local privileged user to obtain highly sensitve information due to inclusion of data within trace files. IBM X-Force ID: 182118.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq Appliance | >= 9.1.0.0, < 9.1.0.6 |
| Ibm | Mq Appliance | >= 9.1.0.0, < 9.2.0.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182118VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6252409Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182118VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6252409Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4498?
IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD could allow a local privileged user to obtain highly sensitve information due to inclusion of data within trace files. IBM X-Force ID: 182118.
How severe is CVE-2020-4498?
CVE-2020-4498 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4498?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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