CVE-2019-4220 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0 stores a common hard coded encryption key that could be used to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 159229.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.7.1.0
Ibm	Watson Knowledge Catalog	11.7.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159229VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10881197MitigationVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159229VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10881197MitigationVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4220?

CVE-2019-4220 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0 stores a common hard coded encryption key that could be used to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 159229.

How severe is CVE-2019-4220?

CVE-2019-4220 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4220?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server On Cloud, Ibm Watson Knowledge Catalog.