medium
5.3
CWE
209
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-38980

First published: Fri Nov 12 2021(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.1.0 - 4.1.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.1.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager>=4.1.0<=4.1.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=4.1.1
Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager>=3.0<=3.0.0.4
Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager>=3.0.1<=3.0.1.5
Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager>=4.0<=4.0.0.3
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-38980?

    CVE-2021-38980 is a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) that allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2021-38980?

    IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 are affected by CVE-2021-38980.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38980?

    CVE-2021-38980 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).

  • How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-38980?

    A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-38980 by making a request to the vulnerable system and analyzing the detailed technical error message returned in the browser to obtain sensitive information.

  • Are IBM AIX, Linux kernel, and Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-38980?

    No, IBM AIX, Linux kernel, and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-38980.

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