CVE-2017-1597 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5 have a vulnerability where strong password requirements are not enforced, potentially allowing attackers to compromise user accounts.

Understanding CVE-2017-1597

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5 are affected by a security flaw that could lead to user account compromise.

What is CVE-2017-1597?

Default settings in IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5 do not enforce strong password requirements for users.
Identified and reported by IBM X-Force with ID number 132610.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1597

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium Severity)

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1597

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 to 10.5 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Lack of strong password enforcement in Database Activity Monitor.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the weak password requirements to compromise user accounts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-1597 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Enforce strong password policies for all users.
Monitor user account activities for any suspicious behavior.
Implement multi-factor authentication where possible.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Security Guardium to the latest version.
Conduct security training for users on password best practices.
Perform regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the password vulnerability.