CVE-2020-4581
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.60%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4581 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a chunked transfer-encoding HTTP/2 request. IBM X-Force ID: 184441.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a chunked transfer-encoding HTTP/2 request. IBM X-Force ID: 184441.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Datapower Gateway | >= 2018.4.1.0, <= 2018.4.1.12 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184441VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6334707Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184441VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6334707Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4581?
IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a chunked transfer-encoding HTTP/2 request. IBM X-Force ID: 184441.
How severe is CVE-2020-4581?
CVE-2020-4581 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4581?
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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