CVE-2020-4397 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 transmits sensitive information in plain text, making it vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-4397

IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 are affected by a vulnerability that exposes sensitive data to potential interception.

What is CVE-2020-4397?

The CVE-2020-4397 vulnerability in IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 allows attackers to capture sensitive information transmitted in plain text, posing a risk of unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4397

The vulnerability's impact is rated as medium severity, with high confidentiality impact due to the exposure of sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4397

IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 transmit sensitive information in plain text.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Verify Gateway (IVG)
Vendor: IBM
Versions Affected: 1.0.0, 1.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: None
Remediation Level: Official Fix

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4397.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Implement encryption mechanisms to secure data transmission.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Verify Gateway (IVG) to the latest secure versions.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM regarding Verify Gateway (IVG).