CVE-2020-4243 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 Virtual Appliance has a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2020-4243

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 Virtual Appliance vulnerability details.

What is CVE-2020-4243?

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 Virtual Appliance is susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks due to improper session token invalidation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4243

The vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to access sensitive information, posing a risk to data confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4243

Insight into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CVE ID: CVE-2020-4243
CVSS Base Score: 3.7 (Low)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
Vendor: IBM
Version: 5.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely using man-in-the-middle techniques to intercept sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address and prevent the CVE-2020-4243 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities
Implement secure communication protocols

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software
Conduct security assessments and audits
Educate users on safe browsing habits

Patching and Updates

IBM may release patches or updates to address the vulnerability