Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Windows
CVE-2020-4767

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Sterling Connect Direct For Microsoft Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2020

Summary

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows versions 4.7, 4.8, 6.0, and 6.1 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability due to a buffer over-read issue. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to crash the application by sending specially crafted requests, which may disrupt service and impact operations. It is crucial for organizations using these versions to apply appropriate security measures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Sterling Connect Direct for Microsoft Windows 4.7

Sterling Connect Direct for Microsoft Windows 4.8

Sterling Connect Direct for Microsoft Windows 6.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6356019
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188906
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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