CVE-2017-1734 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Jazz Team Server affects multiple IBM Rational Products, potentially exposing sensitive data to authenticated users.

Understanding CVE-2017-1734

This CVE impacts various IBM Rational Products due to sensitive data storage in a cache accessible by authenticated users.

What is CVE-2017-1734?

The IBM Jazz Team Server vulnerability affects products like Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational DOORS Next Generation, and more, allowing access to sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1734

The vulnerability exposes potentially sensitive data stored in a cache to authenticated users, posing a risk of unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1734

The technical aspects of the CVE-2017-1734 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

IBM Jazz Team Server affects IBM Rational Products
Sensitive data stored in a cache accessible by authenticated users

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Quality Manager: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Rhapsody Design Manager: 5.0, 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational DOORS Next Generation: 5.0.2, 5.0, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Team Concert: 5.0, 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Software Architect Design Manager: 5.0, 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to access potentially sensitive data stored in the cache of affected IBM Rational Products.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-1734, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor access to sensitive data
Implement strict access controls
Apply patches and updates promptly

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security policies
Conduct security training for users

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by IBM
Keep all affected systems and versions up to date with the latest security fixes