CVE-2020-4095 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4095 affecting BigFix Platform, allowing attackers to extract clear text credentials from system memory. Find mitigation steps and updates.
BigFix Platform vulnerability allows attackers to extract clear text credentials from system memory, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Understanding CVE-2020-4095
BigFix Platform vulnerability exposes clear text credentials in system memory, posing a security risk.
What is CVE-2020-4095?
BigFix Platform stores clear text credentials in memory, enabling attackers with administrative privileges to extract and misuse them for further access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4095
- Attackers can extract sensitive credentials from system memory
- Unauthorized access to the environment
- Risk of lateral movement within the network
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4095
BigFix Platform vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
BigFix Platform stores clear text credentials in memory, allowing attackers to extract them.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: HCL BigFix Platform
- Versions: v9.2 - 9.2.19, v9.5 - 9.5.15
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers with administrative privileges can create a memory dump to extract credentials
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate the CVE-2020-4095 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the principle of least privilege to limit administrative access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access controls
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by HCL for BigFix Platform