CVE-2020-4965 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4965 affecting IBM Jazz Team Server products due to weaker cryptographic algorithms, potentially allowing unauthorized decryption of sensitive data. Take immediate steps and follow long-term security practices for mitigation.
IBM Jazz Team Server products have a vulnerability due to the use of weaker cryptographic algorithms, potentially enabling attackers to decrypt sensitive data.
Understanding CVE-2020-4965
This CVE involves IBM Jazz Team Server products using inadequate cryptographic algorithms that could lead to the decryption of highly sensitive information.
What is CVE-2020-4965?
IBM Jazz Team Server products are affected by weaker cryptographic algorithms, posing a risk of unauthorized decryption of sensitive data.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4965
- CVSS Base Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium Severity)
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4965
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the usage of weaker cryptographic algorithms in IBM Jazz Team Server products.
Affected Systems and Versions
The following IBM products and versions are affected:
- Rational DOORS Next Generation: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
- Engineering Test Management: 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
- Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Quality Manager: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational Team Concert: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational Rhapsody Model Manager: 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 6.0.2
- Engineering Workflow Management: 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
- Engineering Lifecycle Optimization: 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information due to the weak cryptographic algorithms used.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4965 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor IBM's security bulletins for updates and patches.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Jazz Team Server products to mitigate security risks.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM to secure your systems.