CVE-2019-4158 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Access Manager versions 9.0.1 to 9.0.6 have a vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized disclosure of resources. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-4158

IBM Security Access Manager versions 9.0.1 to 9.0.6 are affected by a user identity verification issue, potentially exposing resources to unauthorized users.

What is CVE-2019-4158?

The lack of user identity verification in IBM Security Access Manager versions 9.0.1 to 9.0.6 may allow unauthorized individuals to access resources or functionality.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4158

This vulnerability could result in the unintentional disclosure of resources or functionality to unauthorized individuals, compromising data confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4158

IBM Security Access Manager versions 9.0.1 to 9.0.6 have the following technical details:

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Access Manager versions 9.0.1 to 9.0.6 lack verification of a user's identity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Access Manager
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 9.0.1, 9.0.2, 9.0.3, 9.0.4, 9.0.5, 9.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unauthorized access to resources. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update and patch the Security Access Manager software.
Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Educate users on best security practices.
Limit access to sensitive resources based on user roles.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes for versions 9.0.1 to 9.0.6 of Security Access Manager to address this vulnerability.