CVE-2021-38980 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2021-38980 impacting IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1. Understand the vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 have a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, potentially leading to further attacks.
Understanding CVE-2021-38980
This CVE impacts IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager by IBM and was made public on November 22, 2021.
What is CVE-2021-38980?
CVE-2021-38980 is a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager and IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1. It allows remote attackers to retrieve sensitive information by exploiting a detailed technical error message in the browser, which could be used in subsequent attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2021-38980
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as follows:
- CVSS Base Score: 2.7 (Low)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/S:U/PR:H/AC:L/UI:N/AV:N/C:L/A:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
- The attack complexity is low, and user interaction is not required.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-38980
CVE-2021-38980 has the following technical details:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by exploiting detailed error messages in the browser.
Affected Systems and Versions
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions affected:
- 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 3.0.0.4, 3.0.1.5, 4.0.0.3, 4.1.0.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The exploitation of this vulnerability does not require high privileges and can occur over a network without the need for user interaction.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to secure systems from the CVE-2021-38980 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
- Regularly monitor for any abnormal activities on the system.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Educate users about phishing attacks and the importance of not clicking on suspicious links.
- Keep software and systems up to date to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Regularly check for security advisories and updates from IBM.
- Apply patches as soon as they are available to protect the system from potential exploits.