Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.23 and V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.5.2 as well as IBM Elastic Storage System 6.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 could allow a local attacker to invoke a subset of ioctls on the device with invalid arguments that could crash the keneral and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 188599.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Elastic Storage Server | >= 6.0.0.0, <= 6.0.1.0 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | <= 4.2.3.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188599VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6349469PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6349475PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188599VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6349469PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6349475PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-4756?
CVE-2020-4756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Scale V4.2.0.0 through V4.2.3.23 and V5.0.0.0 through V5.0.5.2 as well as IBM Elastic Storage System 6.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 could allow a local attacker to invoke a subset of ioctls on the...
How severe is CVE-2020-4756?
CVE-2020-4756 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Elastic Storage Server, Ibm Spectrum Scale.