CVE-2020-4197 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 allows local web pages to be read by unauthorized users.

Understanding CVE-2020-4197

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus vulnerability with a low CVSS score.

What is CVE-2020-4197?

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 allows local web pages to be stored and read by unauthorized users.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4197

CVSS Score: 2.4 (Low)
Attack Vector: Physical
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4197

Vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Local web pages can be stored and accessed by unauthorized users in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 8.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can read locally stored web pages in the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2020-4197 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Regularly monitor and restrict access to locally stored web pages.
Apply official fixes provided by IBM.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement access controls to prevent unauthorized reading of web pages.
Conduct regular security audits to identify similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and updates from IBM to address the vulnerability.