Security Bulletin
Summary
Security bypass vulnerability in PostgreSQL versions used by IBM Connect:Direct Web Services. IBM Connect:Direct Web Services has addressed the applicable CVEs.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2020-10733
DESCRIPTION: PostgreSQL could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of system-provided executables by the Windows installer. By adding a specially crafted file to specific directory, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with the installer's administrative rights.
CVSS Base score: 6.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188396 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| Sterling Connect Direct Web Services | 1.0 |
| IBM Connect:Direct Web Services | 6.0 |
Remediation/Fixes
Apply 6.1.0.5, available on Fix Central
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
21 May 2021: 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:
26 May 2021
UID
ibm16456209