CVE-2020-4175: Medium severity ibm security guardium insights vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 174684.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Guardium Insights=2.0.1
IBM Initial Release<=2.0
IBM Initial Release<=2.0
IBM Security Guardium Insights<=2.0.1

Event History

Aug 21, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4175?

CVE-2020-4175 refers to a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-4175?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4175 by taking advantage of the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security, allowing them to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4175?

CVE-2020-4175 is considered a medium severity vulnerability with a severity score of 5.9.

4

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium Insights are affected by CVE-2020-4175?

IBM Security Guardium Insights version 2.0.1 is affected by CVE-2020-4175.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4175?

To fix CVE-2020-4175, apply the necessary patch provided by IBM. You can find the patch at the following URL: [IBM Passport Advantage](https://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage/?mhsrc=ibmsearch_a&mhq=pasport%20advantage).

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