#VU28361 Information exposure through externally-generated error message in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI)


Published: 2020-05-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28361

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4248

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application while handling error conditions. A remote user can obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI): 5.2.6


External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175484
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207913


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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