CVE-2021-20488 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 could allow an authenticated malicious user to change the passwords of other users in the Windows AD environment when IBM Security Identity Manager Windows Password Synch Plug-in is deployed and configured. IBM X-Force ID: 197789.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	6.0.2
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-
Oracle	Solaris	-

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197789VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464081PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197789VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464081PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20488?

CVE-2021-20488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 could allow an authenticated malicious user to change the passwords of other users in the Windows AD environment when IBM Security Identity Manager Windows Password...

How severe is CVE-2021-20488?

CVE-2021-20488 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20488?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Identity Manager, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Solaris.