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
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
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
IBM has released patches to address the vulnerability in UrbanCode Deploy. Ensure timely installation of these patches to secure the system.