CVE-2017-1218 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, potentially allowing unauthorized actions by attackers. Learn more about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2017-1218

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager is susceptible to cross-site request forgery attacks, enabling unauthorized actions by impersonating trusted users.

What is CVE-2017-1218?

A security weakness in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager allows cross-site request forgery attacks, posing a risk of unauthorized actions by attackers.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1218

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of trusted users.
Risk of sensitive data exposure and unauthorized system access.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1218

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager susceptible to cross-site request forgery.
Identified by IBM X-Force with ID 123858.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BigFix family
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 9.2, 9.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute unauthorized actions through trusted user impersonation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-1218 with immediate and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by IBM promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding phishing attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM.