CVE-2018-1453 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0 allows an attacker to upload high-risk files, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2018-1453

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0 vulnerability with high severity affecting file uploads.

What is CVE-2018-1453?

The IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0 vulnerability enables an authenticated attacker to upload or transfer files of high-risk categories, which are automatically processed within the system's environment.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1453

This vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1453

The technical aspects of the CVE-2018-1453 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Scope: Unchanged

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Identity Manager
Vendor: IBM
Version: 7.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types, which can be automatically processed within the system's environment.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-1453.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor file uploads and transfers for suspicious activities.
Restrict access to high-risk file categories.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Security Identity Manager.
Conduct security training to educate users on file handling best practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by IBM.