CVE-2019-4143 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue has been identified in the IBM Cloud Private Key Management Service that could potentially enable a user to extract sensitive information from the KMS plugin container log.

Understanding CVE-2019-4143

This CVE affects IBM Cloud Private versions 3.1.1 and 3.1.2.

What is CVE-2019-4143?

The vulnerability allows a local user to access and extract sensitive information from the KMS plugin container log.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4143

CVSS Score: 5.5 (Medium)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
Affected Versions: 3.1.1, 3.1.2

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4143

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Cloud Private Key Management Service allows unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the KMS plugin container log.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: IBM Cloud Private
Affected Versions: 3.1.1, 3.1.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a local user with low privileges to extract sensitive data from the KMS plugin container log.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4143 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor and restrict access to the KMS plugin container log.
Implement least privilege access controls.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Cloud Private to the latest version.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure log management practices.
Implement intrusion detection systems to monitor unauthorized access attempts.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.