PT-2019-4565 · Ibm · Ibm Security Identity Manager

Published 2019-01-14 · Updated 2020-08-24 · CVE-2018-1956

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Security Identity Manager version 6.0.0

Description The issue is related to the lack of password complexity requirements for user accounts. This makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. Exploitation of this issue can allow a remote attacker to gain access to user accounts.

Recommendations For IBM Security Identity Manager version 6.0.0, consider enforcing strong password policies to mitigate the risk of account compromise. As a temporary workaround, consider implementing additional authentication measures until a more robust password policy can be enforced.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

CWE-254

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-00621

CVE-2018-1956

Affected Products

Ibm Security Identity Manager

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-1956 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1956 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10794615 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153628 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-00621 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/106554 · Note
• https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2018-1956 · Note