Man-in-the-middle Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Server
CVE-2020-4496

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2021

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus server versions 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x, allowing for a man-in-the-middle attack due to improper certificate validation when connecting to an associated workload agent. This flaw can expose sensitive data and compromise system integrity if exploited. Users are advised to review their security practices and ensure that appropriate certificate validation methods are in place to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.8.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6525346
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182046
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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