What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20410.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20410?

The severity of CVE-2021-20410 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20410?

The affected software for CVE-2021-20410 is IBM Security Verify Information Queue versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7.

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-20410?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-20410 by using man-in-the-middle techniques to read user credentials sent in plain clear text.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-20410?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2021-20410. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-20410

medium

5.3

CWE

522

4/2/2021

12/2/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-20410

First published: Thu Feb 04 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 sends user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 198190.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Verify Information Queue	<=1.0.6, 1.0.7
IBM Security Verify Information Queue	=1.0.6
IBM Security Verify Information Queue	=1.0.7
Linux Linux kernel

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414773

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IBM-6414773

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20410.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20410?
The severity of CVE-2021-20410 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20410?
The affected software for CVE-2021-20410 is IBM Security Verify Information Queue versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-20410?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-20410 by using man-in-the-middle techniques to read user credentials sent in plain clear text.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-20410?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2021-20410. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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