CVE-2019-4550 Misconfiguration in Security Directory Server

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Active debugging code in IBM Security Directory Server creates unintended entry points, allowing attackers to bypass security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-4550?

CVE-2019-4550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Server, published on 4 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 165952.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4550?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Directory Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4550?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4550 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4550 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4550 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-43wr-5mwj-x7p2.

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