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CVE-2018-1946

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.73%

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CVE-2018-1946 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. IBM X-Force ID: 153388.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. IBM X-Force ID: 153388.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
5.9/10

CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

EPSS Probability
0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSecurity Identity Governance And Intelligence>= 5.2, <= 5.2.4.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1946?
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. IBM X-Force ID: 153388.
How severe is CVE-2018-1946?
CVE-2018-1946 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1946?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST