CVE-2020-4587

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 4.2.0, 4.3.0, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer ovreflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could manipulate CD UNIX to obtain root provileges. IBM X-Force ID: 184578.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX
Affected: IBM Connect:Direct for UNIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320317 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184578 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4587?
CVE-2020-4587 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4587?
To fix CVE-2020-4587, 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-2020-4587 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4587 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4587?
CVE-2020-4587 affects IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX, IBM Connect:Direct for UNIX.
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