CVE-2020-4816 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.4.0.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information through man-in-the-middle techniques.

Understanding CVE-2020-4816

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.4.0.0 vulnerability with details on impact, technical aspects, and mitigation.

What is CVE-2020-4816?

CVE-2020-4816 is a vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.4.0.0 that enables a remote attacker to access sensitive information due to improper HTTP Strict Transport Security configuration.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4816

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5.3 (Medium severity) and could lead to the unauthorized retrieval of confidential data by malicious actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4816

Insight into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from the failure to enable HTTP Strict Transport Security properly.
Attackers can exploit this weakness to intercept sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cloud Pak for Security
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Version: 1.4.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Guidelines to address and prevent the CVE-2020-4816 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement HTTPS and ensure proper configuration of security protocols.
Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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