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CVE-2020-4791 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Learn about CVE-2020-4791 impacting IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6. Discover the vulnerability details, impact, and mitigation steps.

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper certificate validation.

Understanding CVE-2020-4791

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 vulnerability impacting IBM products.

What is CVE-2020-4791?

        IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 vulnerability allows attackers to obtain sensitive information through improper certificate validation.
        IBM X-Force ID: 189379.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4791

        CVSS Score: 6.9 (Medium)
        Attack Complexity: High
        Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
        Confidentiality Impact: High
        Integrity Impact: Low
        Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
        Remediation Level: Official Fix
        Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4791

Vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

        Improper certificate validation in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

        Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through man-in-the-middle attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

        Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
        Monitor for any unauthorized access or data exfiltration.

Long-Term Security Practices

        Implement secure certificate validation practices.
        Regularly update and patch systems to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

        Ensure all systems are updated with the latest security patches from IBM.

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