CVE-2020-4816: Medium severity ibm cloud pak for security vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2020
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.4.0.0 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: 189703.

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IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 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

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.4.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.4.0.0

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4816?

CVE-2020-4816 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4816?

To mitigate CVE-2020-4816, ensure that HTTP Strict Transport Security is properly enabled on your IBM Cloud Pak for Security instance.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2020-4816?

CVE-2020-4816 may allow attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks to capture sensitive information.

4

Is CVE-2020-4816 present in other versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Security?

CVE-2020-4816 specifically affects IBM Cloud Pak for Security version 1.4.0.0 and earlier.

5

How can I verify if my system is affected by CVE-2020-4816?

You can verify if your system is affected by checking the version of IBM Cloud Pak for Security currently deployed.

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