CVE-2021-20422
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 could disclose sensitive information to a malicious attacker by accessing data stored in memory. IBM X-Force ID: 196304.
AI Insight
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IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 may leak sensitive memory data to a remote attacker without authentication.
Vulnerability
IBM Cloud Pak for Applications version 4.3 contains a vulnerability that could disclose sensitive information from memory to a malicious attacker. The issue is present in all versions of the product as listed in the advisory [1]. No special configuration is required to reach the vulnerable code path.
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the affected service can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests to trigger memory disclosure. No user interaction or prior authentication is needed [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to obtain sensitive user information stored in memory, leading to a high impact on confidentiality. Integrity and availability are not affected [1].
Mitigation
IBM has released version 4.3.1 of Cloud Pak for Applications which fixes the vulnerability. No workarounds or mitigations are available [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: = 4.3
- IBM/Cloud Pak for Applicationsv5Range: 4.3
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196304mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471327mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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