CVE-2021-39011 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 is affected by a vulnerability that allows a privileged user to access potentially sensitive information stored in log files.

Understanding CVE-2021-39011

This section provides an overview of the vulnerability affecting IBM Cloud Pak for Security.

What is CVE-2021-39011?

CVE-2021-39011 is a vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Security versions 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 that enables a privileged user to read potentially sensitive information from log files.

The Impact of CVE-2021-39011

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data by users with elevated privileges, posing a risk to data confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39011

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE-2021-39011 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
IBM Cloud Pak for Security versions 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 store sensitive information in log files, allowing privileged users to access it.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cloud Pak for Security
Vendor: IBM
Versions Affected: 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0
Status: Affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Privileges Required: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Base Score: 4.2 (Medium Severity)
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
More Details: CVSS Vector String represents the vulnerability's severity based on different metrics.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to address and prevent the CVE-2021-39011 vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade affected versions to a secure release.
Monitor and restrict access to log files containing sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies.
Conduct security training to educate users on data protection measures.

Patching and Updates

Install security patches provided by IBM for Cloud Pak for Security.