#VU88809 Information Exposure Through an Error Message in IBM Security Identity Manager


Published: 2024-04-18

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88809

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29682

CWE-ID: CWE-209

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Identity Manager
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability occurs when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Identity Manager: 7.0.2


External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454587
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199997


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker 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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