Vulnerability identifier: #VU49271

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4928

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Cloud Pak System
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A local user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Pak System: 2.3.0.1 - 2.3.3.2

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6393554

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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