Learn about CVE-2020-4278 affecting IBM products, allowing local users to escalate privileges due to weak file permissions. Find mitigation steps and patching recommendations.
IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix environment.
Understanding CVE-2020-4278
This CVE involves privilege escalation in IBM products due to weak file permissions.
What is CVE-2020-4278?
CVE-2020-4278 is a vulnerability that allows local users to elevate their privileges on affected IBM products.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4278
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.4 (High severity) and affects various versions of IBM products, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4278
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability occurs when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix environment, allowing local users to exploit weak file permissions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4278 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Apply official fixes and security patches provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.