PT-2021-13986 · Ibm · Ibm Sterling File Gateway

Published 2021-09-23 · Updated 2021-09-29 · CVE-2021-20485

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.3

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.0.3

Description: The issue allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Recommendations: For versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.0.3, consider restricting access to detailed technical error messages to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the display of detailed error messages in the browser until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20485

Affected Products

Ibm Sterling File Gateway

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20485 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20485 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491645 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197667 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/29325 · Telegram Post