#VU51266 Cryptographic issues in IBM Security Verify Bridge - CVE-2021-20441

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51266

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20441

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Bridge
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can decrypt highly sensitive information.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Bridge: All versions

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196617
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6421023

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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.