CVE-2017-1265 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5 are vulnerable to a certificate validation flaw that could be exploited by attackers using man-in-the-middle techniques.

Understanding CVE-2017-1265

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5 related to certificate validation.

What is CVE-2017-1265?

The certificate validation function in affected versions of IBM Security Guardium fails to properly validate certificates, potentially enabling attackers to deceive trusted entities through man-in-the-middle attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1265

CVSS Base Score: 3.7 (Low Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1265

This section provides specific technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5 allows for improper certificate validation, potentially leading to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 10.0, 10.0.1, 10.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3, 10.1.4, 10.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating certificate validation to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-1265, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update IBM Security Guardium to a patched version.
Monitor network traffic for signs of unauthorized certificate validation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure certificate validation procedures.
Conduct regular security assessments to detect vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and security updates provided by IBM for Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5.