CVE-2021-29687: Medium severity IBM ISIM vulnerability

Published May 19, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow a remote user to enumerate usernames due to a difference of responses from valid and invalid login attempts. IBM X-Force ID: 200018

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Manager could allow a remote user to enumerate usernames due to a difference of responses from valid and invalid login attempts.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM ISIM<=6.0.2
IBM ISIM<=6.0.0
IBM Security Identity Manager=6.0.2
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

May 19, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29687?

CVE-2021-29687 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager that allows a remote user to enumerate usernames due to a difference in responses from valid and invalid login attempts.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29687?

CVE-2021-29687 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-29687?

CVE-2021-29687 affects IBM Security Identity Manager versions 6.0.0 and 6.0.2.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-29687?

To mitigate CVE-2021-29687, IBM recommends applying the latest patches and updates for IBM Security Identity Manager.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-29687?

More information about CVE-2021-29687 can be found on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and in IBM's support documentation.

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