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CVE-2020-4569

6.5 · MEDIUM

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0.1 and 4.0 uses a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of an input, but the input can be modified by an untrusted actor in a way that bypa…

Published Jul 29, 2020EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2020-4569 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0.1 and 4.0 uses a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of an input, but the input can be modified by an untrusted actor in a way that bypasses the protection mechanism. IBM X-Force ID: 184158.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4569?

CVE-2020-4569 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-4569?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-4569?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-4569?

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