IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 redirect

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to redirect. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-4538. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 (Directory Service Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 165660.

The weakness was disclosed 10/02/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-4538 since 01/03/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/29/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1204.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Directory Service Software

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• IBM

Name

• Security Directory Server

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• 6.4.0

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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