CVE-2020-4487 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-4487 affecting various IBM products within the Jazz Foundation. Understand the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
IBM Jazz Foundation Products 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. IBM X-Force ID: 181862.
Understanding CVE-2020-4487
This CVE affects various IBM products within the Jazz Foundation.
What is CVE-2020-4487?
CVE-2020-4487 is a vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation Products that could enable a remote attacker to access sensitive information through detailed error messages.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4487
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4.3.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4487
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
- CVSS Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
Affected Systems and Versions
The following IBM products and versions are affected:
- Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational DOORS Next Generation 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Rhapsody Model Manager 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 6.0.2
- Rational Rhapsody Design Manager 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Team Concert 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Engineering Workflow Management 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Engineering Test Management 7.0.0
- Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Quality Manager 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to retrieve sensitive information by exploiting detailed error messages returned in the browser.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4487 with these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.
- Educate users on the importance of not sharing sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the affected IBM products.
- Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM.