CVE-2020-5021 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 have a vulnerability that could allow a local user to impersonate another user on the system.

Understanding CVE-2020-5021

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 does not invalidate sessions after a password reset, posing a security risk.

What is CVE-2020-5021?

This CVE refers to a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 that could enable a local user to impersonate another user on the system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5021

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and potential misuse of user privileges on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5021

The vulnerability is rated as medium severity with a CVSS base score of 4.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 fails to invalidate sessions after a password reset.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor: IBM
Versions: 10.1.0, 10.1.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate action is necessary to address this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM for versions 10.1.0 and 10.1.6.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations.
Educate users on best practices for password management and system access.
Conduct periodic security assessments and audits.

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