#VU76593 Improper Certificate Validation in IBM Security Verify Bridge - CVE-2021-38864

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76593

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38864

CWE-ID: CWE-295

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 obtain sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation. A remote attacker 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://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208155
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491651

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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.