CVE-2018-1424 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-1424 affecting IBM Marketing Platform versions 9.1.0, 9.1.2, and 10.1. Understand the XXE vulnerability impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Marketing Platform versions 9.1.0, 9.1.2, and 10.1 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure or excessive memory usage.
Understanding CVE-2018-1424
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Marketing Platform that allows for an XXE attack, posing a risk of data exposure and resource consumption.
What is CVE-2018-1424?
The XML data processing function in IBM Marketing Platform versions 9.1.0, 9.1.2, and 10.1 has a vulnerability that enables an XXE attack. This could be exploited by a remote attacker to access sensitive data or cause memory exhaustion.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1424
- CVSS Base Score: 7.1 (High)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
- Severity: High
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
- Temporal Score: 6.2 (Medium)
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1424
IBM Marketing Platform's vulnerability to XXE attacks has the following technical details:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks, which can lead to data exposure and resource exhaustion.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Versions: 9.1.0, 9.1.2, 10.1
- Affected Product: Marketing Platform
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious XML entities to access sensitive information or cause memory consumption.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-1424, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unusual activity on the affected systems.
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes to prevent exploitation.