IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.5.0-5.1.6.1 Core Unauthorized Data Access & Injection
CVE-2020-4927 Published on March 15, 2023
IBM Spectrum Scale information disclosure
A vulnerability in the Spectrum Scale 5.0.5.0 through 5.1.6.1 core component could allow unauthorized access to user data or injection of arbitrary data in the communication protocol. IBM X-Force ID: 191695.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2020-4927 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2020-4927 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2020-4927
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Affected Versions
IBM Spectrum Scale:- Version 5.0.5.0 and below 5.1.6.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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