CVE-2020-4610 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Secret Server (IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8.2) vulnerability allowing local code execution.

Understanding CVE-2020-4610

IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8.2 vulnerability with a high CVSS base score.

What is CVE-2020-4610?

Local user can execute code due to improper integrity checks in IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8.2.
IBM X-Force ID: 184919.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4610

CVSS Base Score: 7.4 (High)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Attack Vector: Local
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4610

Vulnerability details, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

Local user can exploit improper integrity checks to execute code in IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8.2.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Verify Privilege Manager
Vendor: IBM
Version: 10.8.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-4610 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unauthorized code execution.
Restrict local user access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software.
Conduct security training for users on safe computing practices.
Implement least privilege access policies.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems running IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager are updated with the latest patches and fixes.