CVE-2021-20435 Security feature bypass in Security Verify Bridge

Low 2.5 Published Updated

A local attacker can bypass certificate validation to obtain sensitive information, aiding further attacks against the system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-20435?

CVE-2021-20435 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Bridge, published on 23 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Verify Bridge 1.0.5.0 does not properly validate a certificate which could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196355.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20435?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Verify Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20435?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20435 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20435 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20435 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rjv2-cg9c-jpmr.

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