CVE-2019-4220

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0 stores a common hard coded encryption key that could be used to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 159229.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10881197 mitigation vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159229 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4220?
CVE-2019-4220 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4220?
To fix CVE-2019-4220, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-4220 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-4220 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-4220?
CVE-2019-4220 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server.
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