PT-2021-13964 · Ibm · Ibm Security Verify Bridge

Chris Shepherd + 6 · Published 2021-09-23 · Updated 2021-09-29 · CVE-2021-20434

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.4

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM Security Verify Bridge version 1.0.5.0

Description: The issue concerns the storage of user credentials in plain clear text, allowing a local user to read them.

Recommendations: For IBM Security Verify Bridge version 1.0.5.0, consider restricting local user access to minimize the risk of exploitation until a fix is available.

Fix

Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20434

Affected Products

Ibm Security Verify Bridge

References · 5

• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491651 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196346 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20434 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20434 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/29336 · Telegram Post