Security Bulletin
Summary
Security Bulletin: Version 4.0.2 of Node.js module bl included in IBM Netcool Operations Insight 1.6.1.x has a security vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2020-8244
DESCRIPTION: Node.js bl module could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a buffer over-read flaw in the consume function. By sending a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service condition.
CVSS Base score: 8.2
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187518 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| IBM Cloud Event Management on IBM Cloud Private | All |
Remediation/Fixes
IBM Netcool Operations Insight 1.6.2 includes the fix for this vulnerability. Please see IBM Support to upgrade to Netcool Operations Insight 1.6.2: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6221238
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
15 Oct 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:
29 October 2020
Initial Publish date:
15 October 2020
UID
ibm16357125