Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1752 |
CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data Server applications / Other server solutions |
Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU26628
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1752
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the glob() function in glibc in the way the tilde expansion was carried out. Directory paths containing an initial tilde followed by a valid username are affected by this issue. A local user can create a specially crafted path that, when processed by the glob() function, would potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data : before 4.5.3
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-watson-speech-services-cartridge-for-ibm-cloud-pak-for-data-is-vulnerable-to-a-denial-of-service-in-gnu-glibc-cve-2020-1752/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829157
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.