CVE-2017-1633 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-1633 affecting IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.2 to 5.2.6. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this information disclosure vulnerability.
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.2 through 5.2.6 are susceptible to an information disclosure vulnerability that could be exploited by an authenticated attacker. This CVE was published on July 17, 2018.
Understanding CVE-2017-1633
This CVE pertains to a security issue in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.2 to 5.2.6 that allows attackers to obtain sensitive variable name information through crafted HTTP requests.
What is CVE-2017-1633?
An authenticated attacker could potentially acquire sensitive variable name information by utilizing specifically crafted HTTP requests in versions 5.2 through 5.2.6 of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator. This vulnerability has been assigned IBM X-Force ID 133180.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1633
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1633
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator is affected by the following:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive variable name information using specially crafted HTTP requests.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Sterling B2B Integrator
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.6
Exploitation Mechanism
The attacker needs to be authenticated to exploit this vulnerability through crafted HTTP requests.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or information disclosure.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the IBM Sterling B2B Integrator software.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all systems running affected versions of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.