CVE-2020-4686 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3.1 allows a remote authenticated user to escalate privileges via LDAP, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Understanding CVE-2020-4686

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3.1 vulnerability with potential privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2020-4686?

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3.1 vulnerability allowing LDAP-authenticated users to elevate privileges.
IBM X-Force ID: 186678.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4686

CVSS Base Score: 6.8 (Medium Severity).
Attack Complexity: High, Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: High.
Exploitation may lead to unauthorized actions by the user.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4686

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Remote authenticated users via LDAP can escalate privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family.
Vendor: IBM.
Version: 8.3.1.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network.
Privileges Required: Low.
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor LDAP-authenticated user activities for suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies.
Conduct security training for LDAP-authenticated users.
Implement multi-factor authentication.

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