CVE-2020-8588 : Security Advisory and Response

Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.3P20 and 9.5P15 have a vulnerability that could allow unauthorized tenant users to discover data on other Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs).

Understanding CVE-2020-8588

This CVE involves a disclosure of sensitive information vulnerability in Clustered Data ONTAP.

What is CVE-2020-8588?

Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.3P20 and 9.5P15 are susceptible to a vulnerability that enables unauthorized tenant users to identify data on other Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs).

The Impact of CVE-2020-8588

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on different SVMs within the affected versions of Clustered Data ONTAP.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-8588

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized tenant users to discover the existence of data on other SVMs, potentially leading to data exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Clustered Data ONTAP
Versions Affected: Prior to 9.3P20 and 9.5P15

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized tenant users can exploit this vulnerability to access and view data on other SVMs, breaching data confidentiality.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-8588 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected systems to versions 9.3P20 and 9.5P15 or later.
Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit access to SVMs to detect any unauthorized activities.
Educate users on data security best practices to prevent inadvertent data exposure.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by NetApp to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.