CVE-2018-1380 : What You Need to Know

IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Collaboration Server versions 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6 are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2018-1380

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Collaboration Server versions 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6.

What is CVE-2018-1380?

An authenticated user with CA level access could potentially modify their ca-id to another user's, allowing them to access confidential information within the affected IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Collaboration Server versions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1380

CVSS Base Score: 2.7 (Low)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
This vulnerability poses a low-severity risk with the potential for unauthorized data access.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1380

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to manipulate their ca-id and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Collaboration Server 11.4
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Collaboration Server 11.5
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Collaboration Server 11.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs CA level access to exploit this vulnerability and modify their ca-id to access confidential information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor user activities for any unauthorized changes.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update user access levels and permissions.
Conduct security training to educate users on best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Collaboration Server are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.