CVE-2021-29691: High severity ibm security identity manager vulnerability

Published May 18, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 200252.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Manager contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

IBM

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM ISIM VA<=7.0.2
IBM ISIM VA<=7.0.1
IBM Security Identity Manager=7.0.2
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

May 18, 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 vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-29691.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29691?

The severity of CVE-2021-29691 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2021-29691?

The affected software for CVE-2021-29691 is IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2.

4

What are the reference links for CVE-2021-29691?

The reference links for CVE-2021-29691 are: [link1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200252), [link2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454587).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-29691?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-29691 is CWE-798.

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