CVE-2019-4398 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-4398, a security vulnerability in IBM Cloud Orchestrator versions 2.4 to 2.4.0.5 and 2.5 to 2.5.0.9 allowing local users to access sensitive information from SessionManagement cookies.
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in IBM Cloud Orchestrator versions 2.5 through 2.5.0.9 and 2.4 through 2.4.0.5. This vulnerability could potentially allow a user with local access to retrieve sensitive information from SessionManagement cookies. The issue has been assigned IBM X-Force ID 162259.
Understanding CVE-2019-4398
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Cloud Orchestrator that could lead to the exposure of sensitive information.
What is CVE-2019-4398?
CVE-2019-4398 is a vulnerability found in IBM Cloud Orchestrator versions 2.4 through 2.4.0.5 and 2.5 through 2.5.0.9, allowing local users to access and extract sensitive data from SessionManagement cookies.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4398
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4. It could result in the unauthorized retrieval of confidential information stored in SessionManagement cookies.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4398
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Cloud Orchestrator allows local users to obtain sensitive information from SessionManagement cookies.
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Cloud Orchestrator versions 2.4, 2.4.0.1, 2.4.0.2, 2.4.0.3, 2.4.0.4, 2.4.0.5
- IBM Cloud Orchestrator versions 2.5, 2.5.0.1, 2.5.0.2, 2.5.0.3, 2.5.0.4, 2.5.0.5, 2.5.0.6, 2.5.0.7, 2.5.0.8, 2.5.0.9
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a local user with access to the system, enabling them to retrieve sensitive data from SessionManagement cookies.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-4398 is crucial to maintaining data security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict local access to sensitive system components.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Cloud Orchestrator to prevent security gaps.
- Implement access controls and user permissions to limit data exposure.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected versions of IBM Cloud Orchestrator are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.