CVE-2020-4565 : What You Need to Know

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 have a vulnerability that could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information due to insecure communications. This CVE was published on June 25, 2020, with a CVSS base score of 5.9.

Understanding CVE-2020-4565

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 are affected by a security vulnerability that could lead to the exposure of sensitive data.

What is CVE-2020-4565?

CVE-2020-4565 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 that enables attackers to access confidential information by exploiting insecure communication channels between the application and server.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4565

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.9, allowing attackers to potentially compromise sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4565

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information through insecure communications.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 10.1.0, 10.1.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: None
Remediation Level: Official Fix
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4565.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor communications for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure communication protocols to prevent data interception.
Regularly update and patch the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus software.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems running affected versions are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.