IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0/3.0.1/4.0/4.1 Authorization Token cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0/3.0.1/4.0/4.1. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Authorization Token Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext transmission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-38977. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0/3.0.1/4.0/4.1 (Directory Service Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Authorization Token Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 11/17/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-38977 since 08/16/2021. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1040 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (212782). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/16/2021 🔍
11/17/2021 +93 days 🔍
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11/19/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-38977 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38977
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-186711
X-Force: 212782

Entryinfo

Created: 11/17/2021 16:51
Updated: 11/19/2021 09:58
Changes: 11/17/2021 16:51 (67), 11/19/2021 09:58 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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