CVE-2021-29864: Medium severity IBM Security Identity Manager vulnerability

Published Aug 29, 2022
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0 and 6.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 206089

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Manager could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Security Identity Manager=6.0.0
IBM Security Identity Manager=6.0.2
IBM ISIM<=6.0.0
IBM ISIM<=6.0.2

Event History

Aug 29, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Security Identity Manager vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Security Identity Manager vulnerability is CVE-2021-29864.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29864?

CVE-2021-29864 has a severity value of 6.8, which is classified as medium.

3

What is the affected software version range for CVE-2021-29864?

CVE-2021-29864 affects IBM Security Identity Manager versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.2, inclusive.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-29864?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29864 by conducting phishing attacks using an open redirect attack.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2021-29864?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-29864 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206089), [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6616101).

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