Vulnerability 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, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 212783.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 3.0, <= 3.0.0.4 |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212783VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516050PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212783VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516050PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38978?
CVE-2021-38978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An att...
How severe is CVE-2021-38978?
CVE-2021-38978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager, Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.