CVE-2020-4248: 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 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175484.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

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·03:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4248?

CVE-2020-4248 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2020-4248 impact the system?

CVE-2020-4248 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4248?

The severity of CVE-2020-4248 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-4248?

To fix CVE-2020-4248, update IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4248?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4248 at the following URLs: [IBM X-Force ID: 175484](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175484) and [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207913).

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