CVE-2021-29692: Medium severity ibm security identity manager vulnerability

Published May 18, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 200253.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Manager could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

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 CVE-2021-29692?

CVE-2021-29692 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 that allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-29692?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29692 by intercepting network traffic and obtaining sensitive information.

3

Is IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 affected by CVE-2021-29692?

Yes, IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 is affected by CVE-2021-29692.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29692?

The severity of CVE-2021-29692 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-29692?

To fix CVE-2021-29692, ensure that HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) is properly enabled in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2.

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