What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4597.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4597?

The severity of CVE-2020-4597 is medium (4.3).

How can I fix CVE-2020-4597?

To fix CVE-2020-4597, IBM Security Guardium Insights should be updated to a version that sets the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4597

medium

4.3

CWE

319

12/1/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4597

Q: What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2020-4597?

Attackers may be able to obtain cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user visits.

First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 184822.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Guardium Insights	=2.0.2
Linux Linux kernel
	<=2.0.2

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403463

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IBM-6403463

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4597.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4597?
The severity of CVE-2020-4597 is medium (4.3).
How does IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 handle authorization tokens and session cookies?
IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2020-4597?
Attackers may be able to obtain cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user visits.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4597?
To fix CVE-2020-4597, IBM Security Guardium Insights should be updated to a version that sets the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies.

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