CVE-2020-8012

CA Unified Infrastructure Management (Nimsoft/UIM) 20.1, 20.3.x, and 9.20 and below contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the robot (controller)…

published February 18, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
77%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky buffer overflow in CA Unified Infrastructure Management could allow attackers to run their own code with minimal effort! Think of it like a chef serving a dish without checking the ingredients list first—one wrong item could spoil the whole meal, allowing someone to take control of the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even a total system takeover. The implications could be serious, especially in environments relying on this management software.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef serving a dish without checking the ingredients list first—one wrong item could spoil the whole meal, allowing someone to take control of the kitchen! This vulnerability in the robot (controller) component allows an attacker to overflow the buffer, which can lead to arbitrary code execution when exploited remotely. It’s like a sneaky trick that compromises the integrity of the system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even a total system takeover. The implications could be serious, especially in environments relying on this management software. To secure your system, ensure you're running the latest version of CA Unified Infrastructure Management. Monitor your environment for unusual activity and consider implementing additional access controls to minimize risks. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can protect your infrastructure and keep your systems running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.77415 · 99.6th percentile
Published
2020-02-18T03:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 FEB 03:12Z
    CA Unified Infrastructure Management (Nimsoft/UIM) 20.1, 20.3.x, and 9.20 and below contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the robot (controller)…
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