CVE-2017-1193 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2 allows an individual to retrieve sensitive information via an HTTP GET request.

Understanding CVE-2017-1193

What is CVE-2017-1193?

This CVE refers to a vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2 that enables unauthorized access to sensitive data through an HTTP GET request.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1193

The vulnerability could lead to the exposure of confidential information stored within the IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1193

Vulnerability Description

An attacker can exploit this flaw to retrieve sensitive data by sending a crafted HTTP GET request to the affected IBM Sterling B2B Integrator version 5.2.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sterling B2B Integrator
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized information retrieval by manipulating HTTP GET requests.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM to address the vulnerability promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity that could indicate exploitation attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate potential security risks.
Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released patches and updates to fix the vulnerability in the affected versions of Sterling B2B Integrator.