CVE-2019-4640 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 processes patches, image backups and other updates without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code which could result in an attacker executing malicious code. IBM X-Force ID: 170046.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Secret Server	All versions
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-346

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170046VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2929923Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170046VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2929923Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4640?

CVE-2019-4640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 processes patches, image backups and other updates without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code which could result in an attacker executing malic...

How severe is CVE-2019-4640?

CVE-2019-4640 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4640?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Secret Server, Microsoft Windows.