CVE-2020-8012
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 77.57%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8012 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CA Unified Infrastructure Management (Nimsoft/UIM) 20.1, 20.3.x, and 9.20 and below contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the robot (controller) component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 77.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CA Unified Infrastructure Management (Nimsoft/UIM) 20.1, 20.3.x, and 9.20 and below contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the robot (controller) component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom | Unified Infrastructure Management | <= 9.20 |
| Broadcom | Unified Infrastructure Management | >= 20.3.0, <= 20.3.3 |
| Broadcom | Unified Infrastructure Management | 20.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156577/Nimsoft-nimcontroller-7.80-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158693/CA-Unified-Infrastructure-Management-Nimsoft-7.80-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156577/Nimsoft-nimcontroller-7.80-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158693/CA-Unified-Infrastructure-Management-Nimsoft-7.80-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8012?
CA Unified Infrastructure Management (Nimsoft/UIM) 20.1, 20.3.x, and 9.20 and below contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the robot (controller) component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2020-8012?
CVE-2020-8012 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 77.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8012?
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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