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CVE-2020-4588 (GCVE-0-2020-4588)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-10-30 13:50 – Updated: 2024-09-16 16:53
VLAI
Summary
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary executable files which, when executed by an unsuspecting victim could result in code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 184579.
CWE
  • Gain Privileges
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM i2 iBase Affected: 8.9.13
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Date Public
2020-10-29 00:00
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