Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Security Verify Bridge
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-20434 CVE-2021-38864 CVE-2021-20435 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-312 CWE-295 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM Security Verify Bridge Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information
EUVDB-ID: #VU76594
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20434
CWE-ID:
CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Security Verify Bridge: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491651
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper Certificate Validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU76593
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38864
CWE-ID:
CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Security Verify Bridge: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491651
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.
3) Improper Certificate Validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU76592
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20435
CWE-ID:
CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Security Verify Bridge: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491651
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
