CVE-2020-4205 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4205 affecting IBM DataPower Gateway versions 2018.4.1.0 to 2018.4.1.8. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this security bypass vulnerability.
IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.8 allows authenticated users to bypass security restrictions, posing a medium-severity risk.
Understanding CVE-2020-4205
IBM DataPower Gateway vulnerability impacting versions 2018.4.1.0 to 2018.4.1.8.
What is CVE-2020-4205?
IBM DataPower Gateway versions 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.8 could enable authenticated users to bypass security restrictions, retaining access post certificate revocation.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4205
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5 (Medium severity) and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4205
The specifics of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Authenticated users can bypass security restrictions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: DataPower Gateway
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions: 2018.4.1.0, 2018.4.1.8
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting against CVE-2020-4205.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor and restrict access to vulnerable systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch DataPower Gateway.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM.