Remote Data Injection Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
CVE-2020-5023

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-5023?

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 may be susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote users to inject arbitrary data into the system. This flaw can lead to excessive resource consumption, potentially causing the service to crash and rendering it unavailable. Organizations utilizing affected versions should assess their systems and apply necessary mitigations to fortify their defenses.

Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6410888
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193659
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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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