CVE-2020-5023 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 have a vulnerability that could allow a remote user to inject arbitrary data, leading to a service crash due to excessive resource consumption.

Understanding CVE-2020-5023

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 is susceptible to a remote data injection vulnerability that can result in a denial of service due to resource exhaustion.

What is CVE-2020-5023?

This CVE refers to a security flaw in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 that enables a remote attacker to inject arbitrary data, potentially causing the service to crash by consuming excessive resources.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5023

The vulnerability poses a high availability impact, with a CVSS base score of 7.5 (High severity) and a temporal score of 6.5 (Medium severity). It can lead to a denial of service condition.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5023

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vulnerability details

Vulnerability Description

Remote user can inject arbitrary data
Service crash due to excess resource consumption

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor: IBM
Versions: 10.1.0, 10.1.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Scope: Unchanged
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2020-5023

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM
Apply patches promptly to secure the system against potential threats