CVE-2021-29688: High severity ibm security identity manager vulnerability

Published May 19, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 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: 200102.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Manager 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

8 affected components
IBM ISIM<=6.0.2
IBM ISIM<=6.0.0
IBM Security Identity Manager=6.0.2
IBM Security Identity Manager=7.0.2
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 the severity of CVE-2021-29688?

The severity of CVE-2021-29688 is high.

2

What is the vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager is related to obtaining sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.

3

Which versions of IBM Security Identity Manager are affected by CVE-2021-29688?

Versions 6.0.2 and 7.0.2 of IBM Security Identity Manager are affected by CVE-2021-29688.

4

How can the sensitive information obtained in this vulnerability be used?

The sensitive information obtained in this vulnerability could be used in further attacks against the system.

5

Are other operating systems vulnerable to CVE-2021-29688?

No, other operating systems such as AIX, Linux kernel, Microsoft Windows, and Oracle Solaris are not vulnerable to CVE-2021-29688.

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