CVE-2020-4955 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4955 affecting IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center versions 7.1 and 8.1. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this high-severity vulnerability.
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper parameter validation, potentially leading to the loading of a malicious .dll with elevated privileges.
Understanding CVE-2020-4955
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center is susceptible to a high-severity vulnerability that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system.
What is CVE-2020-4955?
This CVE refers to a security flaw in IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center versions 7.1 and 8.1 that could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4955
The vulnerability poses a high risk as attackers could potentially load a malicious .dll file with elevated privileges, leading to unauthorized access and control of the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4955
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- CVE ID: CVE-2020-4955
- Vulnerability Type: Gain Privileges
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- CVSS Base Score: 8 (High)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Systems and Versions
The following versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center are impacted:
- Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1
- Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1
- Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.10.100
- Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1.12
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises from improper parameter validation, allowing attackers to create a specially crafted servlet request with malicious input parameters to execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation and Prevention
Actions to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4955.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor IBM Security Bulletins for updates and patches.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center to prevent security vulnerabilities.
- Implement network security measures to restrict access and prevent unauthorized activities.
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released official fixes to remediate the vulnerability in affected versions of Spectrum Protect Operations Center.