CVE-2020-4245: High severity ibm security identity governance and intelligence vulnerability

Published May 5, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 175423.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence=5.2.6
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence<=5.2.6

Event History

May 5, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4245?

CVE-2020-4245 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 that allows attackers to compromise user accounts by not requiring strong passwords by default.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-4245?

CVE-2020-4245 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

How does CVE-2020-4245 affect IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence?

CVE-2020-4245 affects IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 by not requiring strong passwords by default, making it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-4245?

To fix CVE-2020-4245, it is recommended to require strong passwords for user accounts in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4245?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4245 at the following references: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175423), [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207908).

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