CVE-2019-4561: Critical severity IBM Security Identity Manager vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2019
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 166456.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Identity Manager=6.0.0
IBM ISIM (SS)<=6.0.0

Event History

Nov 13, 2019
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4561?

CVE-2019-4561 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4561?

CVE-2019-4561 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as critical.

3

How does CVE-2019-4561 impact IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0?

CVE-2019-4561 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting the deserialization of untrusted data.

4

How can CVE-2019-4561 be exploited?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-4561 by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted website.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-4561?

IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2019-4561. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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