#VU76592 Improper Certificate Validation in IBM Security Verify Bridge - CVE-2021-20435

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76592

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20435

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Bridge: 1.0.5.0

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491651
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196355

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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.