CVE-2020-4395 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4395 impacting IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7. Find out the vulnerability details, impact, and mitigation steps to secure your system.
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7 allows session impersonation post logout, impacting user security.
Understanding CVE-2020-4395
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7 vulnerability with session management.
What is CVE-2020-4395?
- IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7 fails to invalidate sessions after logout, enabling authenticated users to impersonate others.
- IBM X-Force ID: 179358.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4395
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 6.3 (Medium)
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Allows authenticated users to impersonate other users on the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4395
Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Lack of session invalidation post-logout in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Security Access Manager Appliance
- Vendor: IBM
- Version: 9.0.7
Exploitation Mechanism
- Low privileges required
- No user interaction needed
- Exploitation through network access
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-4395 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fix provided by IBM
- Monitor user sessions for suspicious activities
- Implement multi-factor authentication
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update session management policies
- Conduct security training for users on session security best practices
Patching and Updates
- Install official fixes and updates from IBM to address the session impersonation vulnerability.