CVE-2021-20409 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 196188.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Verify Information Queue	1.0.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-319

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196188VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414771PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196188VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414771PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20409?

CVE-2021-20409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacke...

How severe is CVE-2021-20409?

CVE-2021-20409 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20409?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Verify Information Queue, Linux Linux Kernel.