CVE-2020-4618 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service due to improper input validation.

Understanding CVE-2020-4618

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 vulnerability with a medium severity CVSS score.

What is CVE-2020-4618?

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 allows a privileged user to trigger a denial of service due to inadequate input validation.
IBM X-Force ID: 184937.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4618

CVSS Base Score: 5.5 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Availability Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: High
Scope: Unchanged

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4618

A detailed look at the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Privileged users can exploit improper input validation to cause a denial of service in IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Data Risk Manager
Vendor: IBM
Version: 2.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4618.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unusual network activity.
Restrict privileged user access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

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