Information Disclosure in IBM Spectrum Scale's Transparent Cloud Tiering
CVE-2020-4850

4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Spectrum Scale
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 May 2021

What is CVE-2020-4850?

The vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Scale's Transparent Cloud Tiering arises from improper handling of leftover files after configuration changes. This flaw can enable a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, leading to potential data breaches. Proper mitigation strategies and timely updates are essential to protect against exploitation. For more information, refer to IBM's support page and X-Force database.

Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Scale 1.1.1.0

Spectrum Scale 1.1.8.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454787
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190298
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-4850 : Information Disclosure in IBM Spectrum Scale's Transparent Cloud Tiering