CVE-2021-20410 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 sends user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 198190.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

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-522

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196190VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414773PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196190VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414773PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20410?

CVE-2021-20410 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 sends user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 198190.

How severe is CVE-2021-20410?

CVE-2021-20410 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-2021-20410?

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