IBM7E6A0E9D36390B6D1E8505FE2A0491ED7029683BC02A39DA8BA3FA0F0C0D7C96Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in PyYAML affects IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 2.0 (CPDS 2.0) [CVE-2020-14343]
9.8 High
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.7 High
AI Score
Confidence
High
10 High
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
COMPLETE
Integrity Impact
COMPLETE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
0.003 Low
EPSS
Percentile
67.4%
Summary
The PyYAML package is used by IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 2.0 . IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 2.0 has addressed the applicable CVEs(CVE-2020-14343).
Vulnerability Details
CVEID:CVE-2020-14343
**DESCRIPTION:**YAML PyYAML could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw when processing untrusted YAML files through the full_load method or with the FullLoader loader. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted YAML file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 7.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197449 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
|---|---|
| IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 2.0 | 2.0.0.0 - 2.0.2.1 |
Remediation/Fixes
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to latest version.
| Affected Product(s) | VRMF | Remediation/Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 2.0 | 2.0.2.1.IF1 | Link to Fix Central |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
| CPE | Name | Operator | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm cloud pak for data system | eq | 2.0 |
Related
9.8 High
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.7 High
AI Score
Confidence
High
10 High
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
COMPLETE
Integrity Impact
COMPLETE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
0.003 Low
EPSS
Percentile
67.4%