CVE-2020-4498 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-4498 affecting IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD could allow a local privileged user to obtain highly sensitive information due to inclusion of data within trace files. This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.1.
Understanding CVE-2020-4498
IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD are affected by a vulnerability that could lead to the exposure of sensitive information to local privileged users.
What is CVE-2020-4498?
CVE-2020-4498 is a vulnerability in IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD that enables local privileged users to access highly sensitive information through trace files.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4498
The vulnerability poses a medium-severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4.1, allowing unauthorized access to confidential data by local privileged users.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4498
IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 LTS and 9.1 CD are affected by a vulnerability that could compromise sensitive information.
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability Type: Obtain Information
- CVSS Base Score: 4.1 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Privileges Required: High
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: MQ Appliance
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: 9.1.0.0, 9.1.0.1, 9.1.1, 9.1.0.2, 9.1.2, 9.1.0.3, 9.1.3, 9.1.0.4, 9.1.4, 9.1.0.5, 9.1.5
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows local privileged users to access sensitive information stored in trace files, potentially leading to data exposure.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate action is necessary to secure affected systems and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict access to trace files to prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM MQ Appliance to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Implement access controls and user permissions to limit exposure of sensitive data.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address potential risks.
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released official fixes to address the vulnerability in affected versions of MQ Appliance.