CVE-2019-4520 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 165178.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Directory Server	6.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165178VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165178VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4520?

CVE-2019-4520 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 165178.

How severe is CVE-2019-4520?

CVE-2019-4520 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4520?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Directory Server.