CVE-2020-4624 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 (CP4S) is affected by a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information due to the use of weaker cryptographic algorithms during negotiation.

Understanding CVE-2020-4624

IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 vulnerability with weaker cryptographic algorithms.

What is CVE-2020-4624?

CVE-2020-4624 is a vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 that allows attackers to potentially decrypt sensitive data by exploiting weaker cryptographic algorithms during negotiation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4624

The impact of this vulnerability is considered low severity, with a CVSS base score of 3.7. Although the confidentiality impact is low, the use of weaker cryptographic algorithms poses a risk of sensitive information exposure.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4624

Details of the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during negotiation, potentially enabling attackers to decrypt sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cloud Pak for Security
Vendor: IBM
Versions Affected: 1.3.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-4624.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM recommends applying the official fix provided to address the vulnerability promptly.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Cloud Pak for Security to ensure the latest security enhancements are in place.
Implement strong cryptographic algorithms and secure negotiation practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Cloud Pak for Security is updated with the latest patches and security fixes to mitigate the risk of exploitation.