CVE-2017-1412 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-1412 affecting IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.3.2. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.3.2 may expose sensitive information through error messages.
Understanding CVE-2017-1412
This CVE involves the disclosure of confidential details in IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.3.2.
What is CVE-2017-1412?
The vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.3.2 could reveal sensitive information about the system's context, users, or related data through error messages.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1412
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
- The vulnerability's confidentiality impact is low, with no integrity impact and low user interaction required.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1412
The technical aspects of the CVE-2017-1412 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The error message generation in IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.3.2 may expose confidential details about the system, users, or associated data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions:
- 5.2
- 5.2.1
- 5.2.2
- 5.2.2.1
- 5.2.3
- 5.2.3.1
- 5.2.3.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by triggering the error message generation in the affected versions to reveal sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Ways to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-1412 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor for any unusual activities that may indicate exploitation of the disclosed information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the Security Identity Governance and Intelligence software to the latest version.
- Educate users on the importance of not sharing sensitive information through error messages.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM regarding the CVE-2017-1412 vulnerability.