PT-2021-12251 · Ibm · Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center

Published 2021-02-15 · Updated 2021-02-17 · CVE-2020-4954

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center versions 7.1 through 8.1

Description The issue is caused by improper session validation, allowing a remote attacker to bypass authentication restrictions. An attacker could exploit this by using the configuration panel to obtain a valid session using an attacker-controlled IBM Spectrum Protect server, gaining access to a limited number of debug functions, such as logging levels.

Recommendations For versions 7.1 and 8.1, consider disabling the configuration panel to prevent attackers from obtaining a valid session until a patch is available. Restrict access to debug functions, such as logging levels, to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Session Fixation

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-4954

Affected Products

Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center

References · 6

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192153 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404966 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4954 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-4954 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/23603 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/9968 · Telegram Post