#VU73116 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in IBM Spectrum Scale - CVE-2020-4927

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73116

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4927

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Scale
Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the victim's data or alter the data during transmission.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Scale: 5.0.0 - 5.1.6.0

---

External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6960571

---

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.