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.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29687?

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

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.

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.

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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CVE-2021-29687

medium

5.3

CWE

203

19/5/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-29687

First published: Wed May 19 2021(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

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Identity Manager	=6.0.2
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris
IBM ISIM	<=6.0.2
IBM ISIM	<=6.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29687?
CVE-2021-29687 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).
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.
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.
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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