CVE-2021-38981
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CVE-2021-38981 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 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. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 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: 212788.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.1 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 3.0, <= 3.0.0.4 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 3.0.1, <= 3.0.1.5 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 4.0, <= 4.0.0.3 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.1 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212788VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516048Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212788VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516048Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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