CVE-2017-1515 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-1515 affecting IBM Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6. Find out how authenticated users can access sensitive information and the necessary mitigation steps.
IBM Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6 allow authenticated users to access sensitive information through internal server error responses in HTTP.
Understanding CVE-2017-1515
What is CVE-2017-1515?
IBM Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6 are vulnerable to information disclosure by extracting data from internal server error responses in HTTP.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1515
This vulnerability, identified as IBM X-Force ID 129825, poses a risk of exposing sensitive information to authenticated users.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1515
Vulnerability Description
- Authenticated users can exploit internal server error responses to obtain sensitive data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Rational DOORS versions 9.5 to 9.6.1.9 are affected.
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can leverage HTTP internal server error responses to extract sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by IBM.
- Monitor and restrict access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on secure data handling practices.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all affected versions of Rational DOORS are updated with the latest security patches.