Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in IBM Aspera Applications

CVE-2020-4434

What is CVE-2020-4434?

Certain IBM Aspera applications are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability, which can be exploited when the product configuration and valid authentication are compromised. An attacker possessing detailed knowledge of the system may leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or disrupt services through a denial-of-service (DoS) attack via the HTTP fallback service. Organizations using affected IBM Aspera applications should assess their systems and apply necessary mitigations to prevent potential exploitation.

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