Vulnerability identifier: #VU73116

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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

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

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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.