CVE-2020-4597: Medium severity IBM Security Guardium Insights vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 184822.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium Insights does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Guardium Insights<=2.0.2
IBM Security Guardium Insights=2.0.2
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4597.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4597?

The severity of CVE-2020-4597 is medium (4.3).

3

How does IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 handle authorization tokens and session cookies?

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies.

4

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2020-4597?

Attackers may be able to obtain cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user visits.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4597?

To fix CVE-2020-4597, IBM Security Guardium Insights should be updated to a version that sets the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies.

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