CVE-2018-1372 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 has a vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise user accounts due to weak password enforcement.

Understanding CVE-2018-1372

By default, IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 does not enforce the usage of strong passwords for users, increasing the risk of unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2018-1372?

This CVE identifies a weakness in IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 that enables attackers to exploit user accounts due to the absence of strong password requirements.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1372

The vulnerability raises the likelihood of user account compromise, potentially granting unauthorized access to attackers.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1372

IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Lack of strong password enforcement in IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1
Identified with IBM X-Force ID: 137772

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence
Vendor: IBM
Version: 3.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the weak password policy to compromise user accounts

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-1372 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly educate users on password security best practices
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by IBM to address the vulnerability