CVE-2020-4217 json
The IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 file system component is affected by a denial of service security vulnerability.
published 2020-03-09 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-25464
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 file system component is affected by a denial of service security vulnerability. An attacker can force the Spectrum Scale mmfsd/mmsdrserv daemons to unexpectedly exit, impacting the functionality of the Spectrum Scale cluster and the availability of file systems managed by Spectrum Scale. IBM X-Force ID: 175067.
Patch / fix
- ibm.com/support/pages/node/5693463 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/I:N/PR:N/C:N/AV:N/A:H/AC:L/UI:N/S:U/RL:O/RC:C/E:U |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Affected products
- IBM Spectrum Scale
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-754 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/5693463
patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/175067
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-4217
- NVD CVE-2020-4217
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