CVE-2021-20494
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CVE-2021-20494 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 are vulnerable to a heap based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds. An authenticared user could overflow the buffer and cause the service to crash. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 are vulnerable to a heap based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds. An authenticared user could overflow the buffer and cause the service to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 197882.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Identity Manager Adapter | 6.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Security Identity Manager Adapter | 7.0.0.0 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6465875Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6465875Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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