SB2024032148 - Information disclosure in IBM License Metric Tool



SB2024032148 - Information disclosure in IBM License Metric Tool

Published: March 21, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024032148
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26144)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the Active Storage send a Set-Cookie header along with the user's session cookie when serving blobs. It also sets Cache-Control to public. Such cookie can be cached certain proxies and lead to information disclosure.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.