Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Rational Directory Server (Tivoli) & Rational Directory Administrator.
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-14621 CVE-2020-14579 CVE-2020-14578 CVE-2020-14577 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM Rational Directory Administrator (RDA) Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS) Server applications / Directory software, identity management |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU30074
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14621
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the JAXP component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Rational Directory Administrator (RDA): All versions
IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS): All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_administrator_rda:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_server_rds:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6328143
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.
2) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU30079
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14579
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Libraries component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Rational Directory Administrator (RDA): All versions
IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS): All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_administrator_rda:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_server_rds:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6328143
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 input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU30078
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14578
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Libraries component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Rational Directory Administrator (RDA): All versions
IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS): All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_administrator_rda:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_server_rds:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6328143
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.
4) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU30080
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14577
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the JSSE component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Rational Directory Administrator (RDA): All versions
IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS): All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_administrator_rda:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_directory_server_rds:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6328143
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.
