PT-2021-14034 · Ibm · Ibm Sterling File Gateway

Published 2021-10-07 · Updated 2021-10-15 · CVE-2021-20552

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 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.1.0

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 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.1.0, consider disabling the detailed technical error messages in the browser as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive information to minimize the risk of exploitation. 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-2021-20552

Affected Products

Ibm Sterling File Gateway

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20552 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199170 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496771 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20552 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/22090 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/30204 · Telegram Post