CVE-2018-1432 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 9.1, 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 are vulnerable to cross-frame scripting, allowing attackers to load components within an HTML iframe tag on a malicious webpage, potentially leading to various attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-1432

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 9.1, 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 that could be exploited for Clickjacking attacks.

What is CVE-2018-1432?

Cross-frame scripting vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 9.1, 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7
Allows loading of components within an HTML iframe tag on a malicious webpage
Enables various attacks like Clickjacking, phishing, frame sniffing, social engineering, or Cross-Site Request Forgery

The Impact of CVE-2018-1432

Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Exploitation may lead to Clickjacking attacks
Attack Complexity: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: High

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1432

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-frame scripting vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Allows attackers to load components within an HTML iframe tag

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 9.1, 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to carry out Clickjacking attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1432 is crucial to prevent potential security risks.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Educate users about the risks of interacting with unknown websites

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch InfoSphere Information Server
Implement security measures to prevent Clickjacking attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM