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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2020-4412

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 security vulnerability. An attacker can force the Spectrum Scale mmfsd/...

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 security vulnerability. An attacker can force the Spectrum Scale mmfsd/mmsdrserv daemons to unexpectedly exit, impacting the functionality of the Spectrum Scale cluster and the availability of file systems managed by Spectrum Scale. IBM X-Force ID: 179987.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmSpectrum Scale>= 4.2.0.0, <= 4.2.3.21
IbmAix-
LinuxLinux Kernel-

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FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4412?

CVE-2020-4412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). 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 security vulnerability. An attacker can force the Spectrum Scale mmfsd/...

How severe is CVE-2020-4412?

CVE-2020-4412 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4412?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Scale, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel.