CVE-2020-4587 (GCVE-0-2020-4587)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-08-24 15:30 – Updated: 2024-09-16 23:41
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 4.2.0, 4.3.0, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer ovreflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local attacker could manipulate CD UNIX to obtain root provileges. IBM X-Force ID: 184578.
Severity
CWE
- Gain Privileges
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320317 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX |
Affected:
4.2.0
Affected: 4.3.0 |
guessed | |
| IBM | Connect:Direct for UNIX |
Affected:
6.1.0
Affected: 6.0.0 |
guessed |
Date Public
2020-08-21 00:00
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