Vulnerability Description
IBM Watson IoT Message Gateway 2.0.0.x, 5.0.0.0, 5.0.0.1, and 5.0.0.2 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when handling a failed HTTP request with specific content in the headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 174972.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Iot Messagesight | >= 2.0.0.0, < 2.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Watson Iot Platform - Message Gateway | 5.0.0.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174972VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1283626Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174972VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1283626Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-4207?
CVE-2020-4207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Watson IoT Message Gateway 2.0.0.x, 5.0.0.0, 5.0.0.1, and 5.0.0.2 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when handling a failed HTTP request with specific content i...
How severe is CVE-2020-4207?
CVE-2020-4207 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Iot Messagesight, Ibm Watson Iot Platform - Message Gateway, Linux Linux Kernel.