CVE-2017-2658 : Security Advisory and Response

Researchers discovered a vulnerability in the login page of Dashbuilder, a component used in Red Hat JBoss BPM Suite and Red Hat JBoss Data Virtualization & Services. Malicious actors could exploit this flaw to manipulate user actions.

Understanding CVE-2017-2658

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in the login page of Dashbuilder, affecting Red Hat products.

What is CVE-2017-2658?

The vulnerability in the login page of Dashbuilder allowed unauthorized access through an IFRAME, enabling attackers to intercept and modify requests. This flaw could lead to clickjacking attacks, manipulating user actions in the Console.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2658

The vulnerability posed a low severity risk, with a CVSS base score of 2.6. Although the confidentiality impact was none, attackers could potentially manipulate user interactions and compromise data integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2658

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Dashbuilder login page allowed malicious actors to access it through an IFRAME, leading to potential clickjacking attacks and unauthorized manipulation of user actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Red Hat JBoss BPM Suite prior to version 6.4.2
Red Hat JBoss Data Virtualization & Services prior to version 6.4.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Integrity Impact: Low
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-2658 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Red Hat JBoss BPM Suite to version 6.4.2 or later
Update Red Hat JBoss Data Virtualization & Services to version 6.4.3 or higher
Implement security measures to prevent clickjacking attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit login page activities
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding clickjacking attempts
Implement security controls to detect and prevent unauthorized access
Stay informed about security advisories and updates

Patching and Updates

Refer to the following references for patching and updates:

RHSA-2017:0557
RHSA-2018:2243
Bugzilla ID: CVE-2017-2658
SecurityFocus BID: 97025