CVE-2017-1182 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Tivoli Monitoring Portal v6 has a vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to execute unauthorized commands on the system. This CVE was published on July 12, 2017.

Understanding CVE-2017-1182

This CVE identifies a risk in IBM Tivoli Monitoring Portal v6 that could be exploited by a local attacker.

What is CVE-2017-1182?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute unauthorized commands on the system.
It can be exploited by a local attacker in proximity to the network.
The risk arises during default client-server communications using the HTTP protocol.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1182

The potential risk of unauthorized command execution on the system.
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability.
Identified and categorized by IBM X-Force with ID 123493.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1182

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Local attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Risk occurs during default client-server communications using HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Tivoli Monitoring V6
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 6.2.3.5, 6.2.2.9, 6.3.0.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitable by a local attacker in close proximity to the network.
Risk arises during default client-server communications using HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-1182 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable default client-server communications using HTTP.
Implement network segmentation to limit local attacker access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security configurations.
Conduct security awareness training for employees to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.