Timing Side Channel Vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access
CVE-2020-4661

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0 are susceptible to a timing side channel vulnerability. This flaw may permit attackers to leverage timing discrepancies to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, which could facilitate subsequent attacks against the affected systems. Organizations using these products should take immediate action to mitigate the risk and secure their environments.

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/186142
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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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