CVE-2020-4887 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2 and AIX VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in the gencore user command to create arbitrary files in any directory. IBM X-Force ID: 190911.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190911VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6406022Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190911VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6406022Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4887?

CVE-2020-4887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2 and AIX VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in the gencore user command to create arbitrary files in any directory. IBM X-Force ID: 190911.

How severe is CVE-2020-4887?

CVE-2020-4887 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-2020-4887?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.