CVE-2021-20406 IBM Security Verify Information Queue information disclosure

Low 2.2 Published Updated

An attacker can decrypt highly sensitive information due to the use of weak cryptographic algorithms in IBM Security Verify Information Queue.

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

What is CVE-2021-20406?

CVE-2021-20406 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Information Queue, published on 12 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 196184.

Weakness: CWE-327, CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20406?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Verify Information Queue.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20406?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20406 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20406 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20406 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-56wg-jrcg-xc4q.

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