CVE-2017-1489 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Security Access Manager versions 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 are susceptible to a redirect vulnerability that may lead to a server redirect issue.

Understanding CVE-2017-1489

A vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager versions 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 could potentially result in a redirect issue, specifically related to the ECSSO Master Authentication function.

What is CVE-2017-1489?

The vulnerability in the configurations of IBM Security Access Manager versions 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 could lead to a redirect problem where the ECSSO Master Authentication function redirects to a server not part of the e-community domain.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1489

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to servers not intended to be accessed, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1489

The technical aspects of the CVE-2017-1489 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows the ECSSO Master Authentication function to redirect to a server outside the e-community domain, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Security Access Manager for Web versions 6.1, 6.1.1, 7.0, 8.0, 8.0.0.1, 8.0.0.2, 8.0.0.3, 8.0.0.4, 8.0.0.5, 8.0.1, 8.0.1.2, 8.0.1.3, 8.0.1.4, 8.0.1.5, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, 9.0.2.1, and 9.0.3 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability occurs due to misconfigurations in the ECSSO Master Authentication function, allowing redirection to unauthorized servers.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-1489 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary patches provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious redirection activities.
Restrict access to critical servers to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Security Access Manager to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify and address potential security gaps.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released patches to address the vulnerability in affected versions of Security Access Manager for Web.