Vulnerability Description
The Spectrum Scale 4.2.0.0 through 4.2.3.21 and 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.4.3 file system component is affected by a denial of service vulnerability in its kernel module that could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system. To exploit this vulnerability, a local attacker could invoke a subset of ioctls on the Spectrum Scale device with non-valid arguments. This could allow the attacker to crash the kernel. IBM X-Force ID: 179986.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | >= 4.2.0.0, <= 4.2.3.21 |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179986VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209002Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179986VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209002Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-4411?
CVE-2020-4411 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Spectrum Scale 4.2.0.0 through 4.2.3.21 and 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.4.3 file system component is affected by a denial of service vulnerability in its kernel module that could allow an attacker to caus...
How severe is CVE-2020-4411?
CVE-2020-4411 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4411?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Scale, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel.