CVE-2021-38980 Information disclosure in Security Key Lifecycle Manager

Low 2.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive system information via detailed error messages, aiding further attacks against IBM Key Lifecycle Manager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-38980?

CVE-2021-38980 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager, published on 23 Nov 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium 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: 212786.

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38980?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager, Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38980?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38980 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-38980 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38980 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crr7-h45x-f39h.

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