CVE-2020-4661

Description

IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive using timing side channel attacks which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 186142.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Access Manager
Affected: IBM Security Verify Access
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346619 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186142 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4661?
CVE-2020-4661 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4661?
To fix CVE-2020-4661, 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-2020-4661 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4661 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-2020-4661?
CVE-2020-4661 affects IBM Security Access Manager, IBM Security Verify Access.
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