CVE-2020-4983

Description

IBM Spectrum LSF 10.1 and IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2 could allow a user on the local network who has privileges to submit LSF jobs to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 192586.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum LSF Suite
Affected: IBM Spectrum LSF
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6395478 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192586 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.hpcsec.com/2021/01/14/cve-2020-4983/ third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4983?
CVE-2020-4983 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4983?
To fix CVE-2020-4983, 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-2020-4983 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4983 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-2020-4983?
CVE-2020-4983 affects IBM Spectrum LSF Suite, IBM Spectrum LSF.
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