CVE-2020-4631

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 agent files, in non-default configurations, on Windows are assigned access to everyone with full control permissions, which could allow a local user to cause interruption of the service operations. IBM X-Force ID: 185372.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255116 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185372 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4631?
CVE-2020-4631 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4631?
To fix CVE-2020-4631, 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-2020-4631 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4631 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-2020-4631?
CVE-2020-4631 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.
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