CVE-2020-4660 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0 have a vulnerability that could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information through timing side channel attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-4660

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access that could be exploited by attackers.

What is CVE-2020-4660?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0 allows attackers to gather sensitive data using timing side channel attacks, potentially facilitating further system attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4660

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.3, affecting confidentiality with high impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4660

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0 enables attackers to extract sensitive information through timing side channel attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products affected: Security Access Manager, Security Verify Access
Versions affected: Security Access Manager 9.0.7, Security Verify Access 10.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

To address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-4660, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the affected systems
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Ensure all security patches and updates from IBM are promptly applied