CVE-2020-4341
Description
IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 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: 178181.
AI Insight
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IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 and earlier discloses sensitive information in error messages, aiding further attacks.
Vulnerability
IBM Security Secret Server versions prior to 10.8 expose sensitive information through detailed technical error messages returned in the browser. This vulnerability affects all versions before 10.8. The error messages may include internal system details that could assist an attacker in conducting further attacks [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with high privileges and network access can trigger a request that results in a detailed technical error message. No user interaction is required. The attacker can then analyze the error output to obtain sensitive information about the system configuration or environment [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to low confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact. The attacker gains information that could be used for subsequent attacks against the system [1].
Mitigation
Upgrade to IBM Security Secret Server version 10.8, which addresses the vulnerability. No workarounds are available [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: =10.7
- IBM/Security Secret Serverv5Range: 10.7
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178181mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6237084mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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