SB2020110623 - Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in IBM Verify Gateway
Published: November 6, 2020 Updated: May 25, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020110623
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4400)
CWE-ID: CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to use of an inadequate account lockout setting. A remote unauthenticated attacker can brute force account credentials.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.