CVE-2019-4547 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 generates an error message containing confidential details. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-4547

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 5.3.

What is CVE-2019-4547?

An error message from IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 exposes confidential information, identified by IBM X-Force ID: 165949.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4547

CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4547

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The error message produced by the server contains sensitive information about its environment, users, or related data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Directory Server
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 6.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-4547 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unusual activities related to information exposure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Security Directory Server.
Implement access controls to limit sensitive data exposure.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all security patches and updates for IBM Security Directory Server are promptly applied.