SB2020082022 - Remote code execution in IBM WebSphere Application Server



SB2020082022 - Remote code execution in IBM WebSphere Application Server

Published: August 20, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020082022
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4589)

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability only occurs if an undocumented customization has been applied by an administrator.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.