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.

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.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4674?

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

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-4674

medium

6.8

CWE

3/2/2020

4/2/2020

17/9/2024

CVE-2019-4674: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Feb 03 2020(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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Identity Manager	=7.0.1
	<=7.0.1

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1288714

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IBM-1288714

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-4674?
CVE-2019-4674 has a severity rating of 6.8 (medium).
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.
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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