CVE-2020-4955
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CVE-2020-4955 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper parameter validation. By creating an unspecified servlet request with specially crafted input parameters, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load a malicious .dll with elevated privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper parameter validation. By creating an unspecified servlet request with specially crafted input parameters, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load a malicious .dll with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 192155.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | >= 7.1.0.000, < 7.1.13.000 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | >= 8.1.0.000, < 8.1.10.200 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192155VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404966Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192155VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404966Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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