CVE-2019-4674: Path Traversal

Published Feb 3, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 171510.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Manager could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Identity Manager=7.0.1
IBM Security Identity Manager<=7.0.1

Event History

Feb 3, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4674?

CVE-2019-4674 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 that allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system and view arbitrary files.

2

How does CVE-2019-4674 work?

CVE-2019-4674 works by exploiting a flaw in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 that allows an attacker to send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences to view arbitrary files on the system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4674?

CVE-2019-4674 has a severity rating of 6.8 (medium).

4

How do I fix CVE-2019-4674?

To fix CVE-2019-4674, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of IBM Security Identity Manager that is not affected by this vulnerability or apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-4674?

More information about CVE-2019-4674 can be found on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

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