Vulnerability in IBM Platform Lsf
CVE-2020-4278
IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix enviornment. IBM X-Force ID: 176137.
EPSS: 0.003 (19.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ibm Platform_lsf — versions 9.1, 10.1
- Ibm Spectrum_computing_for_high_performance_analytics — versions 10.2
- Ibm Spectrum Computing Suite For High Performance Analytics — versions 10.2
- Ibm Spectrum Lsf — versions 10.1, 9.1
- Ibm Spectrum_lsf — versions 10.2
- Ibm Spectrum Lsf Suites — versions 10.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory, x_refsource_XF)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-4278?
- CVE-2020-4278 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Platform Lsf, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-03-05.
- How severe is CVE-2020-4278?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.