CVE-2017-1783 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 authorization vulnerability allows local users to modify parameters without proper authentication.

Understanding CVE-2017-1783

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 is susceptible to an authorization vulnerability that can be exploited by local users to manipulate data without undergoing the necessary authentication process.

What is CVE-2017-1783?

The presence of an authorization vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 allows a local user to modify parameters configured in the Cognos Analytics menus without proper authentication. This vulnerability has been assigned the IBM X-Force ID of 136857.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1783

Local users can manipulate parameters in Cognos Analytics without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized data modifications.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1783

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Local user privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: 11.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, 11.0.4, 11.0.5, 11.0.6, 11.0.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Local users can exploit the vulnerability to modify parameters without proper authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-1783 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM.
Monitor user activities within Cognos Analytics for any unauthorized parameter modifications.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict access controls and authentication mechanisms within Cognos Analytics.
Regularly update and patch Cognos Analytics to address security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Cognos Analytics is updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the vulnerability.