CVE-2020-4545

Description

IBM Aspera Connect 3.9.9 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper loading of Dynamic Link Libraries by the import feature. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted .DLL file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 183190.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.31% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Aspera Connect
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6326537 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183190 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4545?
To fix CVE-2020-4545, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-4545 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-4545 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4545?
CVE-2020-4545 affects IBM Aspera Connect.
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