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CVE-2018-1841: IBM Cloud Private 2.1.0 could allow a local user to obtain the CA Private Key due to it being world readabl...

IBM Cloud Private 2.1.0 could allow a local user to obtain the CA Private Key due to it being world readable in boot/master node. IBM X-Force ID: 150901.

MediumCVSS 6.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Cloud Private 2.1.0 could expose the cluster CA private key to local users on a boot or master node because the key was world-readable. That key is highly sensitive. Sources do not show remote exploitation or active abuse, but confirmed exposure should be treated as a trust-impacting incident. Exposure is limited to environments running IBM Cloud Private 2.1.0, specifically boot or master nodes where local users can read the CA private key file. Prioritize remediation where IBM Cloud Private 2.1.0 remains in production or stores trusted cluster certificates. Business urgency is moderate unless local access is broad or CA material was exposed. Mitigation focus: Review IBM’s advisory for the vendor-supported remediation.; Upgrade or apply IBM-recommended fixes for IBM Cloud Private 2.1.0.; Restrict local access to boot and master nodes..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.2CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.53.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.2Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1841Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCloud Private2.1.0Listed
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