PT-2021-13943 · Ibm · Ibm Security Verify Information Queue

Chris Shepherd + 7 · Published 2021-02-12 · Updated 2021-02-12 · CVE-2021-20408

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM Security Verify Information Queue versions 1.0.6 through 1.0.7

Description: The issue could disclose highly sensitive information to a local user due to improper storage of a plaintext cryptographic key.

Recommendations: For versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7, consider restricting access to sensitive information until a proper fix is applied, and ensure that cryptographic keys are stored securely to prevent unauthorized access. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20408

Affected Products

Ibm Security Verify Information Queue

References · 5

• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414767 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196187 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20408 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20408 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/23557 · Telegram Post