First published: Mon Feb 03 2020(Updated: )
IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 165813.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Security Directory Server | >=6.4.0.0<6.4.0.20 | |
<=6.4.0 |
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CVE-2019-4540 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 that uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, potentially allowing an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.
CVE-2019-4540 impacts IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 by using weaker cryptographic algorithms, which can potentially lead to the decryption of highly sensitive information.
CVE-2019-4540 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
IBM Security Directory Server versions up to and including 6.4.0 are affected by CVE-2019-4540.
To mitigate CVE-2019-4540 in IBM Security Directory Server, update to a version that uses stronger cryptographic algorithms and follow the recommendations provided by IBM.