7.5
CWE
307
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-4520

First published: Tue Oct 01 2019(Updated: )

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 165178.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Security Directory Server=6.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Security Directory Server issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-4520.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2019-4520?

    The severity level of CVE-2019-4520 is high.

  • How does this vulnerability affect IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0?

    IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

    This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.

  • What is the recommended remediation for this vulnerability?

    IBM recommends following the instructions provided in their official support documentation to mitigate this vulnerability.

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