CVE-2024-49817

Summary

CVE-2024-49817 is a vulnerability affecting IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager versions 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1. The issue involves the storage of user credentials in configuration files, which can be accessed by a local privileged user, posing a significant security risk. This flaw allows unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities. IBM urges users to update their software as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.

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