CVE-2019-4563 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 166624.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Directory Server	6.4.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-384

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166624VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6356607PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166624VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6356607PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4563?

CVE-2019-4563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or ...

How severe is CVE-2019-4563?

CVE-2019-4563 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4563?

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