Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM Cloud Private is vulnerable to a Python vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2020-14422
DESCRIPTION: Python is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper computing hash values in the IPv4Interface and IPv6Interface classes in Lib/ipaddress.py. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184320 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
IBM Cloud Private | 3.2.1 CD |
IBM Cloud Private | 3.2.2 CD |
Remediation/Fixes
Product defect fixes and security updates are only available for the two most recent Continuous Delivery (CD) update packages
- IBM Cloud Private 3.2.1
- IBM Cloud Private 3.2.2
For IBM Cloud Private 3.2.1, apply Aug fix pack:
For IBM Cloud Private 3.2.2, apply Aug fix pack:
For IBM Cloud Private 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.0:
- Upgrade to the latest Continuous Delivery (CD) update package, IBM Cloud Private 3.2.2.2008.
- If required, individual product fixes can be made available between CD update packages for resolution of problems. Contact IBM support for assistance
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
27 Sep 2020: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 September 2020
UID
ibm16338545