CVE-2018-1434 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A cross-site request forgery vulnerability affecting multiple IBM products, including IBM SAN Volume Controller, Storwize, Spectrum Virtualize, and FlashSystem.

Understanding CVE-2018-1434

This CVE identifies a critical security issue that could potentially allow unauthorized actions through a trusted website.

What is CVE-2018-1434?

The vulnerability enables attackers to exploit user trust in a website to execute unauthorized actions, impacting various IBM products.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1434

The vulnerability affects IBM products from versions 6.1 to 8.1.1, potentially leading to unauthorized actions by malicious actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1434

This section provides specific technical details regarding the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to carry out unauthorized actions using the trust placed in the affected IBM products.

Affected Systems and Versions

FlashSystem V9000: 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1.1
Storwize V3700: Versions 7.1, 6.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1.1
Storwize V5000: Versions 7.1, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1.1
Spectrum Virtualize Software: Versions 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1.1
SAN Volume Controller: Versions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1
Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud: Versions 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1.1
Storwize V7000 (2076): Versions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 1.1, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, 8.1.1
Storwize V3500: Versions 6.4, 7.1, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized actions through a trusted website.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-1434 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by IBM for the affected products and versions.
Monitor for any unauthorized actions or access on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to mitigate unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM for the affected products.
Promptly apply patches to secure the systems against potential exploits.