Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager

CVE-2024-49820

Summary

CVE-2024-49820 is a critical vulnerability affecting specific versions of IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. This issue arises from the improper enforcement of HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), which could allow remote attackers to exploit the system using man-in-the-middle techniques. Such an exploit could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, putting organizations at risk. It is vital for users of affected versions (4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, 4.2.1) to apply patches and strengthen their security configurations to mitigate this risk.

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