CVE-2019-4257

Name: CVE-2019-4257
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-06T21:29:01.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4257 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.5 and 11.7 is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability. Sensitive information in an error message may be used to conduct further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.5 and 11.7 is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability. Sensitive information in an error message may be used to conduct further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159945.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Analyzer	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Analyzer	11.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Governance Catalog	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Governance Catalog	11.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159945VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882478Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159945VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882478Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4257?

How severe is CVE-2019-4257?

CVE-2019-4257 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4257?

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