CVE-2019-4220: Medium severity ibm infosphere information server vulnerability

Published Jun 6, 2019
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0 stores a common hard coded encryption key that could be used to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 159229.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Infosphere Information Server On Cloud=11.7.1.0
IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog=11.7.1.0

Event History

Jun 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4220?

The severity of CVE-2019-4220 is medium.

2

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2019-4220?

CVE-2019-4220 is a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0 that stores a common hard-coded encryption key, which could be used to decrypt sensitive information.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-4220?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0, IBM InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud 11.7.1.0, and IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog 11.7.1.0 are affected by CVE-2019-4220.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-4220?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-4220 is 798.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0?

To fix the vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0, apply the recommended patches or updates provided by IBM.

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