Cleartext Credential Storage Vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Identity Manager
CVE-2014-6111

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Security Identity Manager
Tivoli Identity Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 April 2018

Summary

IBM Tivoli Identity Manager and Security Identity Manager versions prior to specified updates store sensitive user credentials and the keystore password in plain text within configuration files. This design flaw enables local users to potentially exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to encrypted SIM credentials through unspecified methods. Organizations using affected versions should implement immediate remediation to secure sensitive data.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21698020
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96180
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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