CVE-2011-3138

CVE-2011-3138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The LTPA STS module support implementation in IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.9 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.9 relies on a static instance of a Java Development Kit (JDK) class, which might allow attackers to bypass LTPA token signature verification by leveraging lack of thread safety.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3138?
The LTPA STS module support implementation in IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.9 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.9 relies on a static instance of a Java Development Kit (JDK) class, which might allow attackers to bypass LTPA token signature verification by leveraging lack of thread safety.
How severe is CVE-2011-3138?
CVE-2011-3138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3138 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3138?
CVE-2011-3138 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3138?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3138 published?
CVE-2011-3138 was published on 2011-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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