Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 could allow a local unprivileged attacker with intimate knowledge of the enviornment to execute commands as root using specially crafted input. IBM X-Force ID: 175977.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | >= 4.2.0.0, <= 4.2.3.20 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175977VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6151701MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175977VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6151701MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-4273?
CVE-2020-4273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 could allow a local unprivileged attacker with intimate knowledge of the enviornment to execute commands as root using specially crafted input. IBM X-Force ID: 175977.
How severe is CVE-2020-4273?
CVE-2020-4273 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Scale.