CVE-2019-4553: High severity IBM API Connect vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2020
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Updated

IBM API Connect uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Other sources

IBM API Connect V5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.7iFix3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 165958.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM API Connect<=IBM API Connect V5.0.0.0-5.0.8.7iFix3
IBM API Connect>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.8.73

Event History

Mar 13, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4553?

CVE-2019-4553 is a vulnerability in IBM API Connect V5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.7iFix3 that uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, allowing an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-4553?

CVE-2019-4553 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

3

What is the impact of CVE-2019-4553?

CVE-2019-4553 allows an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-4553?

To fix CVE-2019-4553, you should upgrade to a version of IBM API Connect that does not use weaker cryptographic algorithms.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-4553?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-4553 on the IBM X-Force website and the IBM support pages.

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