Authentication Bypass in IBM Spectrum Protect Client and Space Management
CVE-2020-4494

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect For Space Management (linux)
Spectrum Protect For Space Management (aix)
Spectrum Protect Client (aix)
Spectrum Protect Client (linux And Windows)
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2020

Summary

IBM Spectrum Protect Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management contain a vulnerability that permits attackers to circumvent authentication mechanisms due to inadequate session validation. This flaw potentially enables unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive resources, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the systems. It's crucial for users of affected versions to apply patches provided by IBM to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect Client (AIX) 8.1.9.0

Spectrum Protect Client (AIX) 8.1.9.1

Spectrum Protect Client (Linux and Windows) 8.1.7.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6221448
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182019
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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