CVE-2017-1180 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-1180 affecting IBM TRIRIGA Document Manager. Find out the impacted systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
IBM TRIRIGA Document Manager vulnerability allows unauthorized actions beyond user access.
Understanding CVE-2017-1180
What is CVE-2017-1180?
The vulnerability in IBM TRIRIGA Document Manager permits authenticated users to execute unauthorized actions.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1180
The vulnerability enables users to perform actions beyond their authorized access, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1180
Vulnerability Description
The IBM TRIRIGA Document Manager vulnerability allows authenticated users to gain unauthorized privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: TRIRIGA Application Platform
- Versions affected: 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 3.5.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability enables authenticated users to perform actions exceeding their authorized access, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by IBM promptly.
- Monitor user activities for any unauthorized actions.
- Restrict user permissions to minimize the impact of unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the TRIRIGA Application Platform.
- Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of potential vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
IBM has released patches to address the vulnerability in the TRIRIGA Application Platform.