CVE-2020-4609
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CVE-2020-4609 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Sevret Server (IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8.2) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the system to crash. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security Sevret Server (IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8.2) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the system to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 184917.
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 | Security Verify Privilege Manager | < 11.0 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6467047Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6467047Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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