CVE-2021-39090: linux kernel — Fix

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 216388.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-311 CWE-311

CWE-319 CWE-319

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cloud_pak_for_security	1.10.0.0 — 1.10.7.0
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/216388 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6856407 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/216388 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6856407

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39090? +

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 216388. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-39090? +

CVE-2021-39090 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39090? +

CVE-2021-39090 affects products from ibm, linux, specifically: cloud_pak_for_security, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-39090? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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