CVE-2024-55897: i — Fix

Description

IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-614 CWE-614

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	powerha_system_mirror	All
ibm	i	All
ibm	i	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7180036

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55897? +

IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-55897? +

CVE-2024-55897 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2024-55897? +

CVE-2024-55897 affects products from ibm, specifically: i, powerha_system_mirror. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55897? +

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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