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CVE-2017-1149 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Learn about CVE-2017-1149 affecting IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation method, and mitigation steps.

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) versions 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure or memory resource depletion.

Understanding CVE-2017-1149

What is CVE-2017-1149?

The vulnerability in IBM UrbanCode Deploy allows a remote attacker to exploit an XXE error during XML data processing.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1149

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the exposure of highly sensitive information or the exhaustion of memory resources.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1149

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 stems from an XXE error during XML data processing.

Affected Systems and Versions

        Product: UrbanCode Deploy
        Vendor: IBM
        Affected Versions: 6.1.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, and more (refer to IBM X-Force ID: 122202 for the full list)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely through XML External Entity Injection (XXE) during XML data processing.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

        Apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM.
        Monitor and restrict network access to the affected systems.
        Implement strict input validation mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
        Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released patches to address the vulnerability in UrbanCode Deploy. Ensure timely installation of these patches to secure the system.

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