CVE-2020-4173 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Guardium Activity Insights 10.6 and 11.0 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: 174682.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Insights	2.0.0
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium Activity Monitor	10.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174682VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6244924Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174682VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6244924Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4173?

CVE-2020-4173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Guardium Activity Insights 10.6 and 11.0 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...

How severe is CVE-2020-4173?

CVE-2020-4173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4173?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Guardium Insights, Ibm Infosphere Guardium Activity Monitor, Linux Linux Kernel.