#VU45746 Improper access control in IBM Spectrum Virtualize - CVE-2020-4686

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45746

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4686

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Virtualize
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user authenticated via LDAP can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Virtualize: 8.3.1

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186678
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6260199

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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