CVE-2019-4638: Medium severity ibm security secret server vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 170044.

Other sources

IBM Security Secret Server does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Secret Server<10.7.000059
IBM Security Secret Server<=All

Event History

Jan 8, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4638?

CVE-2019-4638 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 that allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

2

How does CVE-2019-4638 work?

CVE-2019-4638 works by not setting the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies, making it susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4638?

CVE-2019-4638 has a severity rating of medium with a value of 3.7.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-4638?

To fix CVE-2019-4638, update IBM Security Secret Server to version 10.7.000059 or later, which sets the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-4638?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-4638 on the IBM X-Force ID page (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170044) and the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1283236).

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