SB2021122237 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Security Verify Bridge



SB2021122237 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Security Verify Bridge

Published: December 22, 2021 Updated: May 29, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2021122237
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20434)

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to obtain sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Security Verify Bridge stores user credentials in plain clear text. A local privileged user can trigger the vulnerability and obtain sensitive information.


2) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38864)

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

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 obtain sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability and obtain sensitive information.


3) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20435)

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation. A local user can trigger the vulnerability and obtain sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.