CVE-2017-1478 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-1478 affecting IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0. Find out the impact, affected versions, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0 allows unauthorized access to locally stored web pages, potentially exposing sensitive information to other users on the system.
Understanding CVE-2017-1478
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0 that could lead to unauthorized access to locally stored web pages.
What is CVE-2017-1478?
The vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0 allows an attacker to access and read web pages stored locally by another user on the system, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1478
The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized information disclosure, potentially compromising the confidentiality of data stored on the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1478
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2017-1478 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0 enables unauthorized users to access and read web pages stored locally by other users on the system.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Security Access Manager
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: 9.0.0.1, 9.0.0, 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.2.1, 9.0.3, 9.0.3.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the improper access control mechanism in the Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0, gaining unauthorized access to locally stored web pages.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-1478 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by IBM to address the vulnerability in Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0.
- Monitor system logs for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement proper access controls and permissions to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- Regularly update and patch software to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.0 is updated with the latest security patches from IBM to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.