Timing Side Channel Vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access
CVE-2020-4660

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Access Manager
Security Verify Access
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-4660?

IBM Security Access Manager version 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access version 10.0.0 are susceptible to a timing side channel vulnerability. This flaw enables attackers to potentially gain access to sensitive information, which may facilitate subsequent attacks on the system. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of user data.

Affected Version(s)

Security Access Manager 9.0.7

Security Verify Access 10.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346619
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186140
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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