CVE-2021-39070: Critical severity ibm security verify access vulnerability

Published Dec 24, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0.0, 10.0.1.0 and 10.0.2.0 with the advanced access control authentication service enabled could allow an attacker to authenticate as any user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 215353.

Other sources

IBM Security Verify Access with the advanced access control authentication service enabled could allow an attacker to authenticate as any user on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Security Verify Access Appliance<=10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access Docker<=10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access=10.0.0
IBM Security Verify Access=10.0.1.0
IBM Security Verify Access=10.0.2.0
IBM Security Verify Access Docker=10.0.0
IBM Security Verify Access Docker=10.0.1.0
IBM Security Verify Access Docker=10.0.2.0

Event History

Dec 24, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39070?

CVE-2021-39070 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access with the advanced access control authentication service enabled that could allow an attacker to authenticate as any user on the system.

2

Which versions of IBM Security Verify Access are affected by CVE-2021-39070?

IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0.0, 10.0.1, and 10.0.2 are affected by CVE-2021-39070.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39070?

CVE-2021-39070 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How does CVE-2021-39070 impact IBM Security Verify Access appliances?

CVE-2021-39070 allows an attacker to authenticate as any user on the IBM Security Verify Access appliance.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39070?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-39070 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/215353

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