CVE-2020-4831: High severity ibm datapower gateway 10.5.0 vulnerability

Published Jan 7, 2021
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Updated

IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.1.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 189965.

Other sources

IBM DataPower Gateway uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

— IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM DataPower Gateway>=10.0.0.0<=10.0.1.0
IBM DataPower Gateway<=10.0.0.0-10.0.1.0

Event History

Jan 7, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4831?

CVE-2020-4831 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4831?

To mitigate CVE-2020-4831, upgrade your IBM DataPower Gateway software to a version that uses stronger cryptographic algorithms.

3

What versions of IBM DataPower Gateway are affected by CVE-2020-4831?

CVE-2020-4831 affects IBM DataPower Gateway versions 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.1.0.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2020-4831 enable?

CVE-2020-4831 can enable attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information due to the use of weaker cryptographic algorithms.

5

Is CVE-2020-4831 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2020-4831 is a specific vulnerability affecting IBM DataPower Gateway and is not categorized as common, but it poses significant risk if exploited.

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