CVE-2019-4038 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-4038 affecting IBM Security Identity Manager versions 6.0 and 7.0. Discover the impact, vulnerability details, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
IBM Security Identity Manager versions 6.0 and 7.0 are susceptible to unauthorized control flow paths, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security checks and perform code injection.
Understanding CVE-2019-4038
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager versions 6.0 and 7.0 that could be exploited by attackers to manipulate the application's control flow paths.
What is CVE-2019-4038?
The vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager versions 6.0 and 7.0 allows unauthorized individuals to create unforeseen paths of control within the application, potentially bypassing security checks. Successful exploitation could lead to code injection with certain limitations.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4038
- CVSS Base Score: 7.2 (High)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:P/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:C/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
- Temporal Score: 6.3 (Medium)
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4038
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate control flow paths in IBM Security Identity Manager, potentially leading to code injection.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Security Identity Manager
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 6.0, 7.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to create unexpected control flow paths within the application, bypassing security checks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM for Security Identity Manager versions 6.0 and 7.0.
- Monitor for any unusual activities or unauthorized access attempts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Security Identity Manager software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released patches to address this vulnerability in Security Identity Manager versions 6.0 and 7.0.