What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-4591?

CVE-2020-4591 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-4591?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-4591. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Spectrum Protect Server CVE-2020-4591

LOW

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (CWE-311)

2020-08-28 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Spectrum Protect Server

3.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 28, 2020 - 15:15 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionNVD

IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.10.000 could disclose sensitive information in nondefault settings due to occasionally not encrypting the second chunk of an object in an encrypted container pool. IBM X-Force ID: 184746.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-311. IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.10.000 could disclose sensitive information in nondefault settings due to occasionally not encrypting the second chunk of an object in an encrypted container pool. IBM X-Force ID: 184746. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Server. Version information: through 8.1.10.000.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.