CVE-2019-4639 Weak cryptography in Security Secret Server

Medium 5.9 Published 28 Jan 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Weak cryptographic algorithms in IBM Security Secret Server allow attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information.

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-2019-4639?

CVE-2019-4639 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Secret Server, published on 28 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 170045.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4639?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Secret Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4639 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4639 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4639 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwvw-vfgx-mxpp.